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Mejillones, Chile
Full City Profile
14,084
Population
7/sq mi density
43 ft
Elevation
13 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Mejillones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°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
72°F Jan (22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1,911.0 sq mi (4,949.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.1000°N, 70.4470°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 3 | 31 km |
| 2007 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1987 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Mejillones has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").