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Quilaco, Chile

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3,850 Population 6/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Quilaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area703.4 sq mi (1,821.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6837°N, 71.9995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

618 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 138 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 124 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 123 km
Jul 17, 2023 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina M6.6 148 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 135 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 149 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 139 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 144 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 112 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 103 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 108 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 87 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 138 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 116 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 119 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 47 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 119 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 73 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 130 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 134 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 132 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 117 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 136 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 111 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 132 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 55 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 65 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 74 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 76 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 85 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 96 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 97 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 106 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 115 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 133 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 149 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 176 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 184 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 47°F (9°C) 10.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 11.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 7.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in

Quilaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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