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Laja, Chile

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11,113 Population 90/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Laja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area123.4 sq mi (319.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2842°N, 72.7111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,356 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 M8.8 130 km
Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 131 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 98 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 128 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 77 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 91 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 102 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 142 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 62 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 93 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 109 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 68 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 149 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 86 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 101 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 95 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 36 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 113 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 119 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 36 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 558 130 km
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 113 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 58 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 41 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 106 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 80 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 58 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antuco (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 121 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 127 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 132 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 148 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 149 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 157 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 167 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 173 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 8.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 47°F (9°C) 8.9 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in

Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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