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Dichato, Chile

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4,486 Population 2,932/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Dichato experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density2,932/sq mi
Coordinates-36.5482°N, 72.9352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,655 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 22, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 48 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 14 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 47 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 130 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 121 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 41 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 134 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 81 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 133 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 59 km
Mar 30, 2023 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.3 110 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 69 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 85 km
Oct 30, 2013 89 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.2 143 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 71 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 33 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 27 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 53 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 18 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 29.0 m 558 48 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 33 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 51 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 143 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 150 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 19 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 33 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 143 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 170 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 7.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 7.6 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Dichato has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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