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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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1385°N, 69.7537°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.

Apr 1, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M8.2 121 km 25 km
Jun 13, 2005 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M7.8 61 km 116 km
Apr 3, 2014 53 km SW of Iquique, Chile M7.7 91 km 22 km
Apr 1, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.9 128 km 28 km
Mar 16, 2014 63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.7 101 km 20 km
Apr 3, 2014 45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile M6.5 88 km 24 km
Nov 13, 2009 92 km N of Iquique, Chile M6.5 102 km 27 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 114 km 25 km
Jul 24, 2001 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile M6.4 93 km 33 km
Mar 17, 2014 79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 119 km 21 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M6.3 30 km 35 km
Apr 4, 2014 70 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 109 km 14 km
Jan 21, 2018 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.3 144 km 116 km
Mar 23, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 125 km 21 km
Apr 11, 2014 71 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 110 km 14 km
Mar 22, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 124 km 20 km
Mar 24, 2008 125 km E of Iquique, Chile M6.2 83 km 120 km
Apr 17, 2009 77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile M6.1 98 km 25 km
Jul 17, 2020 3 km SE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 41 km 74 km
Apr 2, 2011 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 102 km 110 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.6 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 4.6 m 7 121 km
1869 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 2.0 m — 78 km
1881 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m — 37 km
1885 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 37 km
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 37 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.7 m — 91 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m — 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olca-Paruma Stratovolcano(es) 5,705 m (18,717 ft) Unknown 166 km
Pampa Luxsar Volcanic field 5,543 m (18,186 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 56°F (13°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

Baquedano has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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