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María Elena, Chile

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7,530 Population 1/sq mi density
4,127 ft Elevation 1,258 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
María Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Area5,170.4 sq mi (13,391.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-22.3445°N, 69.6618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 30, 1995 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M8.0 128 km
Aug 3, 1995 68 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 124 km
Jan 8, 2000 60 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 103 km
Mar 4, 2010 66 km ENE of Calama, Chile M6.3 138 km
Jul 30, 1995 40 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 148 km
Jul 27, 2022 Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 113 km
Jul 28, 2022 22 km NW of Tocopilla, Chile M6.1 84 km
Jan 2, 2025 84 km NNW of Calama, Chile M6.1 91 km
Mar 6, 2025 98 km S of Calama, Chile M6.0 127 km
Jun 10, 2015 50 km E of Calama, Chile M6.0 127 km
Aug 2, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 143 km
Jul 3, 1996 30 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 138 km
Mar 2, 1999 37 km NW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile M5.9 126 km
Nov 21, 1999 79 km N of Calama, Chile M5.9 112 km
Jan 23, 2004 84 km NE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 82 km
Aug 28, 2001 42 km NNE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 83 km
Jul 10, 1997 100 km SW of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 134 km
Jul 30, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 121 km
Aug 23, 2013 39 km ENE of Calama, Chile M5.8 110 km
Nov 14, 1993 38 km ESE of Calama, Chile M5.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 2,385 128 km
1995 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m 3 128 km
2007 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m 2 26 km
1967 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — 1 74 km
1948 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-San Pablo (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-San Pablo Stratovolcano(es) 6,142 m (20,151 ft) 1960 140 km
Azufre, Cerro del Stratovolcano 5,846 m (19,180 ft) Unknown 159 km
Sairecabur Stratovolcano(es) 5,971 m (19,590 ft) Unknown 187 km
Licancabur Stratovolcano 5,916 m (19,409 ft) Unknown 191 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, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
July 55°F (13°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

María Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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