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Curicó, Chile

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102,438 Population 7,826/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Curicó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²)
Population Density7,826/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9828°N, 71.2394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,894 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 31, 2025.

Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 92 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 89 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 97 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 128 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 68 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 36 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 126 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 106 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 62 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 139 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 140 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 136 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 90 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 102 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 112 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 130 km
Feb 27, 2010 58 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M5.8 143 km
Mar 12, 2010 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.8 104 km
Feb 27, 2010 51 km N of Constitución, Chile M5.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 69 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 114 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Planchon-Peteroa (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 67 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 80 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 83 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 86 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 93 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 96 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 115 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 117 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 123 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 137 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 158 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 181 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 8.2 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Curicó has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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