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Weather & Climate in Alto Hospicio, Chile

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alto Hospicio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,785 ft (544 m)
Area204.1 sq mi (528.6 km²)
Population Density696/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2687°N, 70.1049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.

Apr 1, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M8.2 101 km 25 km
Jun 13, 2005 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M7.8 100 km 116 km
Apr 3, 2014 53 km SW of Iquique, Chile M7.7 53 km 22 km
Apr 1, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.9 97 km 28 km
Mar 16, 2014 63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.7 70 km 20 km
Nov 13, 2009 92 km N of Iquique, Chile M6.5 100 km 27 km
Apr 3, 2014 45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile M6.5 49 km 24 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 77 km 25 km
Mar 17, 2014 79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 86 km 21 km
Jul 24, 2001 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile M6.4 127 km 33 km
Apr 4, 2014 70 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 71 km 14 km
Mar 23, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 101 km 21 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M6.3 13 km 35 km
Apr 11, 2014 71 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 71 km 14 km
Mar 24, 2008 125 km E of Iquique, Chile M6.2 122 km 120 km
Mar 22, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 98 km 20 km
Apr 17, 2009 77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile M6.1 86 km 25 km
Sep 9, 1995 86 km E of Iquique, Chile M5.9 83 km 75 km
Apr 2, 2011 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 140 km 110 km
Jul 17, 2020 3 km SE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 5 km 74 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 2,385 143 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 4.6 m 7 101 km
1869 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 2.0 m — 76 km
1881 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m — 8 km
1885 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 8 km
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 8 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.7 m — 53 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m — 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olca-Paruma Stratovolcano(es) 5,705 m (18,717 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Alto Hospicio has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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