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San Carlos, Chile
Full City Profile
31,517
Population
55/sq mi density
610 ft
Elevation
186 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 576.9 sq mi (1,494.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.4248°N, 71.9580°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 | 91 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 106 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 113 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 106 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 122 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 138 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 138 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 144 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 172 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 173 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").