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Pozo Almonte, Chile

Full City Profile

16,878 Population 7,961/sq mi density
3,396 ft Elevation 1,035 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Pozo Almonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density7,961/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2559°N, 69.7863°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 1, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M8.2 125 km
Jun 13, 2005 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M7.8 68 km
Apr 3, 2014 53 km SW of Iquique, Chile M7.7 82 km
Apr 1, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.9 128 km
Mar 16, 2014 63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.7 100 km
Nov 13, 2009 92 km N of Iquique, Chile M6.5 111 km
Apr 3, 2014 45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile M6.5 83 km
Mar 17, 2014 79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 118 km
Jul 24, 2001 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile M6.4 106 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 103 km
Mar 23, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 128 km
Apr 4, 2014 70 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 100 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M6.3 28 km
Apr 11, 2014 71 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 100 km
Mar 22, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 126 km
Mar 24, 2008 125 km E of Iquique, Chile M6.2 89 km
Apr 17, 2009 77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile M6.1 104 km
May 10, 1994 76 km NNE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 72 km
Jul 17, 2020 3 km SE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 36 km
Apr 2, 2011 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.6 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 4.6 m 7 125 km
1869 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 2.0 m — 86 km
1881 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m — 33 km
1885 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 33 km
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 33 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.7 m — 82 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m — 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olca-Paruma Stratovolcano(es) 5,705 m (18,717 ft) Unknown 162 km
Pampa Luxsar Volcanic field 5,543 m (18,186 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Pozo Almonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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