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Nueva Imperial, Chile

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29,366 Population 88/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Nueva Imperial experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area331.9 sq mi (859.7 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7445°N, 72.9503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

513 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 54 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 123 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 82 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 87 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 145 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 22 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 135 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 109 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 89 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 96 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 117 km
Mar 3, 2001 121 km W of Carahue, Chile M5.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 89 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 148 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 89 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 140 km
Feb 27, 2010 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 89 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 132 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 63 km
Apr 22, 1990 21 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 78 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 96 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 100 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 106 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 116 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 118 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 123 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 125 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 126 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 135 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 154 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 160 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 160 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 164 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 173 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 180 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 183 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 6.7 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in

Nueva Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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