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Nancagua, Chile

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17,833 Population 195/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Nancagua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area91.4 sq mi (236.6 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6519°N, 71.1972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 111 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 66 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 75 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 112 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 84 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 134 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 47 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 132 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 143 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 149 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 113 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 140 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 110 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 110 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 77 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 117 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 58 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 146 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 100 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 83 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 135 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tinguiririca (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 79 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 83 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 86 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 105 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 111 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 118 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 119 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 129 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 137 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 152 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 153 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 169 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
June 47°F (9°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Nancagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.2").

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