La Tirana, Chile

Full City Profile

837 Population 395/sq mi density

3,317 ft Elevation 1,011 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

La Tirana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	62.3°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	395/sq mi
Coordinates	-20.3355°N, 69.6567°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"

99% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,552 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 1, 2014	93 km NW of Iquique, Chile	M8.2	142 km
Jun 13, 2005	102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile	M7.8	62 km
Apr 3, 2014	53 km SW of Iquique, Chile	M7.7	91 km
Apr 1, 2014	90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile	M6.9	143 km
Mar 16, 2014	63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile	M6.7	116 km
Nov 13, 2009	92 km N of Iquique, Chile	M6.5	126 km
Apr 3, 2014	45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile	M6.5	96 km
Mar 17, 2014	79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile	M6.4	133 km
Jul 24, 2001	126 km NE of Iquique, Chile	M6.4	107 km
Apr 3, 2014	79 km SW of Iquique, Chile	M6.4	110 km
Apr 4, 2014	70 km SW of Iquique, Chile	M6.3	109 km
Feb 4, 2008	12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile	M6.3	44 km
Mar 23, 2014	93 km NW of Iquique, Chile	M6.3	144 km
Mar 24, 2008	125 km E of Iquique, Chile	M6.2	79 km
Apr 11, 2014	71 km SW of Iquique, Chile	M6.2	109 km
Mar 22, 2014	90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile	M6.2	142 km
Apr 17, 2009	77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile	M6.1	120 km
Jul 17, 2020	3 km SE of Iquique, Chile	M5.9	51 km
Apr 2, 2011	140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile	M5.9	111 km
May 10, 1994	76 km NNE of Iquique, Chile	M5.9	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.6 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2014	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	4.6 m	7	142 km
1869	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	2.0 m	—	101 km
1881	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	1.4 m	—	49 km
1885	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	49 km
1877	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	49 km
2014	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	0.7 m	—	91 km
2014	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	116 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olca-Paruma	Stratovolcano(es)	5,705 m (18,717 ft)	Unknown	146 km
Pampa Luxsar	Volcanic field	5,543 m (18,186 ft)	Unknown	162 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	60°F (15°C)	0.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in
July	56°F (14°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in
September	60°F (15°C)	0.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in
November	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in

La Tirana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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