Freirina, Chile

Full City Profile

6,038 Population 3/sq mi density

338 ft Elevation 103 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Freirina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Area	1,773.0 sq mi (4,592.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.5092°N, 71.0812°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.2"

97% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,390 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jan 30, 2013	54 km N of Vallenar, Chile	M6.8	62 km
Apr 18, 2002	31 km SW of Copiapó, Chile	M6.7	119 km
Nov 1, 1995	73 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile	M6.7	55 km
Sep 3, 1998	66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.6	121 km
Apr 30, 2006	73 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile	M6.5	144 km
Apr 1, 2002	29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile	M6.4	132 km
Mar 26, 2010	69 km N of Vallenar, Chile	M6.3	67 km
Mar 9, 1997	13 km NE of La Serena, Chile	M6.2	145 km
Jul 16, 2006	175 km W of Vallenar, Chile	M6.2	145 km
Nov 14, 2012	73 km SW of Vallenar, Chile	M6.1	69 km
Jul 4, 2021	72 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile	M6.0	47 km
Apr 30, 2006	89 km W of Copiapó, Chile	M5.9	144 km
Jul 4, 2021	75 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile	M5.9	49 km
Aug 27, 2004	47 km W of Copiapó, Chile	M5.9	124 km
Apr 4, 2023	62 km W of Copiapó, Chile	M5.9	120 km
Jul 19, 1997	80 km NNW of La Serena, Chile	M5.9	104 km
Apr 30, 2006	86 km W of Copiapó, Chile	M5.8	143 km
Oct 31, 1995	73 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile	M5.8	57 km
Jun 5, 2016	84 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile	M5.8	120 km
Feb 14, 2024	73 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile	M5.8	54 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1859	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	6.0 m	10	148 km
1922	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	5.5 m	700	123 km
2015	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.6 m	—	143 km
1995	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	55 km
1903	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	8 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Driest
February	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
March	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.2 in
June	52°F (11°C)	0.4 in	Wettest
July	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	53°F (11°C)	0.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	0.0 in
October	56°F (14°C)	0.0 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
December	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in

Freirina has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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