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Empedrado, Chile

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4,253 Population 15/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Empedrado experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area274.7 sq mi (711.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-35.5916°N, 72.2776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,037 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 81 km
Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 44 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 147 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 149 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 111 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 81 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 56 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 112 km
Mar 30, 2023 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.3 111 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 126 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 86 km
Oct 30, 2013 89 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.2 106 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 97 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 83 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 86 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 113 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 143 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 95 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 149 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 81 km
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 70 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 32 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 124 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 136 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 137 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 138 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 160 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 161 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 163 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 169 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Empedrado has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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