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 Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density8,170/sq mi
Coordinates31.6335°S, 71.1697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 16, 2015 48 km W of Illapel, Chile M8.3 48 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 78 km
Sep 16, 2015 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M7.0 26 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 122 km
Sep 17, 2015 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.7 62 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 112 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 22 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 92 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 76 km
Sep 17, 2015 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 54 km
Nov 28, 1992 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 85 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 76 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 121 km
Sep 16, 2015 54 km W of Illapel, Chile M6.4 55 km
Sep 17, 2015 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.4 75 km
Feb 10, 2016 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 124 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 141 km
Sep 18, 2015 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.2 129 km
Apr 10, 2018 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 76 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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