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Quillón, Chile

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17,485 Population 95/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Quillón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area183.9 sq mi (476.2 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7455°N, 72.4748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,559 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 79 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 56 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 91 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 134 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 81 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 127 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 78 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 142 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 132 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 117 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 122 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 89 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 53 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 80 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 62 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 79 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 68 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 68 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 22 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 79 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 50 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 55 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 143 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 65 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 50 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 99 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 124 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 159 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 168 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 168 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 177 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 183 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 189 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 193 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 196 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 7.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 9.8 in Wettest
July 47°F (9°C) 8.0 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in

Quillón has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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