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Pica, Chile
Full City Profile
9,296
Population
2/sq mi density
4,354 ft
Elevation
1,327 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Pica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Area | 5,099.6 sq mi (13,207.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.4913°N, 69.3312°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1869 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1881 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 87 km |
| 1885 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1877 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 121 km |
| 1967 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olca-Paruma | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,705 m (18,717 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Pampa Luxsar | Volcanic field | 5,543 m (18,186 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| San Pedro-San Pablo | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,142 m (20,151 ft) | 1960 | 183 km |
| Azufre, Cerro del | Stratovolcano | 5,846 m (19,180 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in |
Pica has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 51°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").