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Weather & Climate in Baquedano, Chile

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

Baquedano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 56°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 3,386 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,386 ft (1,032 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3337°N, 69.8406°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

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

Air Quality

Earthquake History

917 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Jul 30, 1995 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M8.0 46 km 46 km
Jan 30, 1998 34 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile M7.1 74 km 42 km
Jun 3, 2020 48 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile M6.8 140 km 112 km
Apr 19, 1996 44 km SE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.6 73 km 50 km
Aug 3, 1995 68 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 82 km 17 km
Jan 8, 2000 60 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 34 km 36 km
Jul 30, 1995 40 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 79 km 14 km
Jul 30, 1995 38 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 85 km 30 km
Aug 2, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 86 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2025 98 km S of Calama, Chile M6.0 79 km 96 km
Dec 10, 1994 23 km WNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 80 km 37 km
Jul 10, 1997 100 km SW of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 127 km 33 km
Jan 23, 2004 84 km NE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 32 km 72 km
Jul 3, 1996 30 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 58 km 33 km
Jul 30, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 50 km 33 km
Jul 30, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 86 km 33 km
Feb 28, 1992 92 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 115 km 58 km
Jul 30, 1995 84 km SSW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 145 km 11 km
Aug 2, 1995 30 km NW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 75 km 33 km
Jun 18, 2001 143 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 126 km 89 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m 3 46 km
1936 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 131 km
2007 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m 2 121 km
1987 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 1 122 km
1948 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tilocalar (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tilocalar Lava cone(es) 3,109 m (10,200 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest, Driest
February 68°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 (15°C) 0.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Baquedano has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 68°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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