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Quilicura, Chile

Full City Profile

210,410 Population 8,745/sq mi density
1,631 ft Elevation 497 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Quilicura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density8,745/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3680°N, 70.7139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 146 km
Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 131 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 149 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 103 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 129 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 81 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 101 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 104 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 124 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 115 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 132 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 128 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 137 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 116 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 127 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 95 km
Jan 7, 2001 59 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.9 141 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 145 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 144 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 121 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 127 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 96 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 127 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 107 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 131 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 85 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 89 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 120 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 143 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 155 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 164 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 Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
August 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Quilicura has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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