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Pichilemu, Chile

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13,916 Population 43/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Pichilemu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area321.6 sq mi (833.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3833°N, 72.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,606 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 93 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 20 km
Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 150 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 14 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 33 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 134 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 78 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 108 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 68 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 88 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 56 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 39 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 130 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 85 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 56 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 65 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 150 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 10 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 123 km
Jan 7, 2001 59 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.5 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 142 km
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 69 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 112 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 150 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 14 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Palomo (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 158 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 161 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 175 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 181 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 181 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 49°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in

Pichilemu has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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