Machalí, Chile

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42,572 Population 33/sq mi density
1,864 ft Elevation 568 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Machalí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Area1,274.2 sq mi (3,300.3 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates34.1808°S, 70.6493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,089 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 31, 2025.

Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 107 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 115 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 111 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 62 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 120 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 138 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 142 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 110 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 123 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 111 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 124 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 116 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 129 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 120 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 115 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 113 km
Mar 12, 2010 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.8 117 km
Feb 27, 2010 58 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M5.8 138 km
Mar 3, 2010 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.8 141 km
Mar 4, 2014 32 km W of San Antonio, Chile M5.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Palomo (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 58 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 75 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 76 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 76 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 82 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 115 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 116 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 125 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 154 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 156 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 6.5 in
July 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in

Machalí has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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