Gorbea, Chile
Full City Profile
14,414
Population
44/sq mi density
315 ft
Elevation
96 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Gorbea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 330.1 sq mi (855.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1016°S, 72.6760°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 124 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 142 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 145 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 82 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 93 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 94 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 101 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 107 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 117 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 124 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 126 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 128 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 148 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 169 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Gorbea has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (1.8").