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Parral, Chile
Full City Profile
26,904
Population
17/sq mi density
584 ft
Elevation
178 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Parral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1,578.0 sq mi (4,086.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.1431°N, 71.8261°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 96 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 132 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 142 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 128 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 132 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 110 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 115 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 120 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 147 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 195 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 199 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
Parral has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.5").