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Vallenar, Chile
Full City Profile
44,895
Population
9,219/sq mi density
1,273 ft
Elevation
388 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Vallenar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5762°N, 70.7594°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 10 | 142 km |
| 1922 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 700 | 94 km |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Vallenar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").