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Talca, Chile
Full City Profile
197,479
Population
10,318/sq mi density
367 ft
Elevation
112 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Talca 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 | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.4232°N, 71.6497°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 137 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 57 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 71 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 83 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 84 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 101 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 126 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 136 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 162 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 174 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Talca has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.2").