La Ligua, Chile

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19,127 Population 10,014/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
La Ligua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density10,014/sq mi
Coordinates32.4524°S, 71.2311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,370 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 16, 2015 48 km W of Illapel, Chile M8.3 106 km
Sep 16, 2015 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M7.0 101 km
Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 101 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 23 km
Sep 17, 2015 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.7 117 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 82 km
Nov 28, 1992 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 144 km
Sep 17, 2015 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 122 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 16 km
Sep 16, 2015 54 km W of Illapel, Chile M6.4 105 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 33 km
Sep 18, 2015 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.2 94 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 79 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 121 km
Sep 16, 2015 71 km W of Illapel, Chile M6.1 115 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 147 km
Sep 21, 2015 54 km W of Illapel, Chile M6.1 109 km
Sep 16, 2015 55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.1 92 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 119 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 15 106 km
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 26 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 94 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 88 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 94 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 6 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 26 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 172 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
July 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
September 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

La Ligua has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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