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Valparaíso, Chile
Full City Profile
282,448
Population
15,243/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Valparaíso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.0360°N, 71.6296°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 61 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 35 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 13 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 35 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 72 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 61 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 40 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 176 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in |
Valparaíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in June to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").