Punitaqui, Chile

Full City Profile

10,418 Population 16/sq mi density

712 ft Elevation 217 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Punitaqui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	56.7°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	712 ft (217 m)
Area	664.1 sq mi (1,719.9 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.8345°N, 71.2586°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.4"

83% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,529 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 16, 2015	48 km W of Illapel, Chile	M8.3	91 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile	M7.1	12 km
Sep 16, 2015	25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile	M7.0	83 km
Jun 20, 2003	42 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.8	44 km
Jul 6, 1997	52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.8	105 km
Jan 20, 2019	10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.7	89 km
Sep 17, 2015	61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile	M6.7	92 km
Jan 12, 1998	47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.6	22 km
Oct 31, 2013	41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.6	65 km
Jun 18, 2002	20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile	M6.6	13 km
Sep 21, 2015	22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile	M6.6	100 km
Nov 28, 1992	85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile	M6.5	89 km
Sep 17, 2015	54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile	M6.5	77 km
Sep 16, 2015	54 km W of Illapel, Chile	M6.4	99 km
Apr 1, 2002	29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile	M6.4	130 km
Jun 14, 2019	72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.4	117 km
Sep 17, 2015	70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile	M6.4	48 km
Feb 10, 2016	37 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.3	43 km
Jul 27, 1997	64 km W of Ovalle, Chile	M6.3	68 km
Sep 6, 2023	38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile	M6.3	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2015	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	13.6 m	15	91 km
1849	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	99 km
1869	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	94 km
1955	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	1	117 km
1943	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	1.0 m	11	71 km
2019	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
February	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.1 in
May	53°F (11°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
July	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	51°F (10°C)	1.2 in
September	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in
November	60°F (15°C)	0.1 in
December	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in

Punitaqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →