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Molina, Chile
Full City Profile
40,329
Population
24/sq mi density
830 ft
Elevation
253 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Molina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1,711.3 sq mi (4,432.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.1143°N, 71.2823°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 67 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Planchon-Peteroa (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 66 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 71 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 76 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 91 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 126 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 170 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 195 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Molina has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.2").