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San Rafael, Chile
Full City Profile
7,964
Population
70/sq mi density
512 ft
Elevation
156 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 113.3 sq mi (293.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3062°N, 71.5191°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 55 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 82 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 76 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 79 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 87 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 120 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 125 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 149 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.2").