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Santa Bárbara, Chile
Full City Profile
13,405
Population
19/sq mi density
771 ft
Elevation
235 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Santa Bárbara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 703.4 sq mi (1,821.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6682°N, 72.0225°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 132 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 129 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 114 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 135 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 110 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 129 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 58 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 66 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 77 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 79 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 88 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 117 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 151 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 178 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 185 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (1.2").