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Nacimiento, Chile

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26,523 Population 64/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Nacimiento experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area416.5 sq mi (1,078.7 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates-37.5025°N, 72.6731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 111 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 123 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 112 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 84 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 68 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 80 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 93 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 90 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 84 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 58 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 126 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 109 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 136 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 117 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 26 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 105 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 143 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 70 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 87 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 96 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 81 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 63 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 91 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 65 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 81 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 117 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 117 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 127 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 135 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 136 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 137 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 156 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 156 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 192 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 8.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 8.9 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in

Nacimiento has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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