Coquimbo, Chile

Full City Profile

161,317 Population 7,839/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Coquimbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density	7,839/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.9533°N, 71.3395°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.9"

90% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.14"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Oct 15, 1997	36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile	M7.1	110 km
Jul 6, 1997	52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.8	53 km
Jun 20, 2003	42 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.8	78 km
Jan 20, 2019	10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.7	11 km
Nov 1, 1995	73 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile	M6.7	117 km
Jan 12, 1998	47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.6	115 km
Oct 31, 2013	41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.6	42 km
Jun 18, 2002	20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile	M6.6	97 km
Sep 3, 1998	66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.6	67 km
Jun 14, 2019	72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.4	72 km
Sep 17, 2015	70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.4	131 km
Apr 1, 2002	29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile	M6.4	32 km
Feb 10, 2016	37 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.3	73 km
Sep 6, 2023	38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.3	38 km
Jul 27, 1997	64 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.3	80 km
Mar 9, 1997	13 km NE of La Serena, Chile	M6.2	24 km
Jul 25, 1997	69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.2	79 km
Apr 10, 2018	56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.2	121 km
Nov 3, 1997	16 km S of Ovalle, Chile	M6.2	89 km
Jul 25, 1997	78 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.1	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1849	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	3 km
1869	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	8 km
1955	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	1	64 km
1943	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	11	109 km
2015	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.6 m	—	81 km
2019	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	72 km
1995	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
February	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	0.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
July	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
September	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in
October	59°F (15°C)	0.1 in
November	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in

Coquimbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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