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Talcahuano, Chile
Full City Profile
150,499
Population
8,237/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Talcahuano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7249°N, 73.1168°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 70 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 14 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 32 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 146 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 128 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 28 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 14 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 11 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 174 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in |
Talcahuano has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.6").