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Pelarco, Chile

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7,632 Population 44/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Pelarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.6 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3844°N, 71.4451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,002 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 73 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 122 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 128 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 126 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 87 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 60 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 121 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 56 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 114 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 114 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 84 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 110 km
Jan 10, 2011 65 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M5.9 148 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 144 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 135 km
Mar 12, 2010 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.8 135 km
Mar 1, 2010 33 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M5.7 102 km
Feb 27, 2010 51 km N of Constitución, Chile M5.7 106 km
Feb 27, 2010 82 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.6 134 km
Mar 28, 2010 44 km W of Constitución, Chile M5.6 132 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 66 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 89 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 67 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 69 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 82 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 86 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 88 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 114 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 118 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 136 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 143 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 151 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 165 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 6.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
August 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in

Pelarco has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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