San Esteban, Chile

Full City Profile

17,090 Population 28/sq mi density

2,759 ft Elevation 841 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

San Esteban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	58.0°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,759 ft (841 m)
Area	606.1 sq mi (1,569.9 km²)
Population Density	28/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.7987°N, 70.5807°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Apr 24, 2017	40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.9	141 km
Apr 17, 2012	22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile	M6.7	76 km
Sep 21, 2015	22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile	M6.6	141 km
Aug 23, 2014	23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile	M6.4	81 km
Jul 29, 1998	16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile	M6.4	85 km
Jun 16, 2000	53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile	M6.4	128 km
Feb 27, 2010	25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile	M6.2	135 km
Sep 19, 2015	79 km W of La Ligua, Chile	M6.2	148 km
Sep 9, 1996	47 km SW of Illapel, Chile	M6.0	136 km
Mar 15, 2001	28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile	M6.0	101 km
Feb 22, 1996	10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	140 km
Apr 23, 2017	37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	138 km
Feb 27, 2010	40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	139 km
Apr 28, 2017	37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile	M5.9	138 km
Sep 17, 2015	13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile	M5.9	97 km
Apr 28, 2017	18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile	M5.8	120 km
Mar 3, 2010	28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile	M5.8	138 km
Sep 14, 2011	40 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile	M5.8	114 km
Oct 11, 1994	44 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile	M5.8	112 km
Jul 9, 2023	30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile	M5.7	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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	92 km
1822	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.6 m	72	134 km
1985	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.5 m	180	112 km
1906	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.5 m	4,000	134 km
1971	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.6 m	83	67 km
1973	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	92 km
2017	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	141 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (101 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tupungatito	Stratovolcano	5,660 m (18,570 ft)	1987	101 km
San Jose	Stratovolcano(es)	6,070 m (19,915 ft)	1960	127 km
Maipo	Caldera	5,323 m (17,464 ft)	1912	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
March	64°F (18°C)	0.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
July	49°F (9°C)	2.5 in
August	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
September	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
November	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in

San Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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