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Los Andes, Chile

Full City Profile

63,009 Population 13,265/sq mi density
2,733 ft Elevation 833 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Los Andes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density13,265/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8337°N, 70.5983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 138 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 75 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 143 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 80 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 87 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 125 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 148 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 132 km
Sep 9, 1996 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile M6.0 138 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 136 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 137 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 135 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 101 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 149 km
Apr 28, 2017 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.9 135 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 95 km
Sep 14, 2011 40 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 113 km
Apr 28, 2017 18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 117 km
Oct 11, 1994 44 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M5.8 114 km
Mar 3, 2010 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 92 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 132 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 109 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 132 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 67 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 92 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 99 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 125 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 164 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
August 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Los Andes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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