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San José de Maipo, Chile

Full City Profile

18,189 Population 8/sq mi density
3,169 ft Elevation 966 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San José de Maipo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Area2,343.3 sq mi (6,069.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6391°N, 70.3532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,566 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 31, 2025.

Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 147 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 146 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 36 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 139 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 138 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 134 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 149 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 122 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 144 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 142 km
Mar 3, 2010 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.8 143 km
Apr 28, 2017 18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 146 km
Feb 12, 2010 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.8 145 km
Jan 7, 2003 51 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M5.7 31 km
Mar 4, 2014 32 km W of San Antonio, Chile M5.7 149 km
Jan 24, 2021 41 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.7 37 km
Jul 9, 2023 30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile M5.7 48 km
Jul 16, 1990 72 km NE of Los Andes, Chile M5.7 136 km
Apr 20, 1997 63 km ENE of Machalí, Chile M5.6 56 km
Dec 4, 1993 39 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M5.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.5 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 138 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 46 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 57 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 76 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 108 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 116 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 131 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 170 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
August 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

San José de Maipo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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