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Pinto, Chile

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10,673 Population 10/sq mi density
1,017 ft Elevation 310 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Pinto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area1,017.2 sq mi (2,634.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7036°N, 71.8923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 22, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 111 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 100 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 134 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 132 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 129 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 97 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 140 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 124 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 131 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 119 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 101 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 107 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 115 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 103 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 138 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 72 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 132 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 74 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 138 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 558 111 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 102 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 104 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 113 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 102 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 49 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 92 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 123 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 130 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 141 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 143 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 144 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 145 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 155 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 162 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 172 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 179 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 180 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 184 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 8.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 9.7 in Coldest, Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 9.1 in
August 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in

Pinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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