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Salamanca, Chile
Full City Profile
13,265
Population
8/sq mi density
1,667 ft
Elevation
508 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Salamanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Area | 1,761.7 sq mi (4,562.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.7792°N, 70.9639°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 71 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 95 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 83 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in |
Salamanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").