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Quirihue, Chile
Full City Profile
8,000
Population
24/sq mi density
860 ft
Elevation
262 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Quirihue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 337.2 sq mi (873.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.2800°N, 72.5412°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 37 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 75 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 90 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 57 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 75 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 164 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 175 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 179 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 186 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
Quirihue has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.4").