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Hualqui, Chile

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24,333 Population 108/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Hualqui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area226.3 sq mi (586.0 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates-36.9727°N, 72.9356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 95 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 61 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 89 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 126 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 90 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 52 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 104 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 95 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 33 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 131 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 132 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 109 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 43 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 6 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 55 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 73 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 63 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 46 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 62 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 95 km
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 137 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 18 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 7 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 125 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 104 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 58 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 18 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 139 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 149 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 168 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 183 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 187 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 196 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 7.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 8.6 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in

Hualqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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