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El Carmen, Chile

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12,277 Population 21/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area576.9 sq mi (1,494.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-36.2913°N, 72.0371°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,939 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 80 km
Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 122 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 84 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 110 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 124 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 136 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 127 km
Mar 30, 2023 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.3 149 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 137 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 115 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 69 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 148 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 135 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 124 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 116 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 113 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 90 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 105 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 86 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 109 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 80 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 107 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 117 km
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 144 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 112 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 100 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 107 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 87 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 112 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 135 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 138 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 140 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 141 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 149 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 161 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 178 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 188 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 190 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 6.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 7.7 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in

El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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