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Melipilla, Chile
Full City Profile
63,100
Population
114/sq mi density
574 ft
Elevation
175 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Melipilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 553.2 sq mi (1,432.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.6891°N, 71.2153°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 135 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 106 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 77 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 106 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 132 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 123 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 135 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 138 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 148 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Melipilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.0").