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Santa Cruz, Chile
Full City Profile
34,914
Population
174/sq mi density
571 ft
Elevation
174 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 200.4 sq mi (519.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.6388°N, 71.3658°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 | 71 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tinguiririca (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 95 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 119 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 126 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 144 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 150 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 165 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 177 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.2").