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Villa Alegre, Chile

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14,695 Population 172/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Villa Alegre 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 Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.3 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates-35.6730°N, 71.7443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 115 km
Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 68 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 150 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 137 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 104 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 130 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 149 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 124 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 41 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 86 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 128 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 119 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 120 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 142 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 115 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 119 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 108 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 136 km
Dec 27, 2012 84 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M5.9 137 km
Jul 4, 2017 86 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M5.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 558 115 km
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 78 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 88 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 89 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 91 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 114 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 118 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 121 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 137 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 159 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 159 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 177 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 178 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 192 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 8.2 in Coldest, Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in

Villa Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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