Illapel, Chile
Full City Profile
20,751
Population
8,170/sq mi density
1,024 ft
Elevation
312 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Illapel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6335°S, 71.1697°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 48 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 101 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 126 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 96 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Illapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").