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Weather & Climate in Canela, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canela experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,699 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,699 ft (1,737 m) |
| Area | 1,434.0 sq mi (3,714.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.5833°N, 70.8500°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,872 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.3.
| Sep 16, 2015 | 48 km W of Illapel, Chile | M8.3 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M7.1 | 80 km | 58 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 55 km | 28 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.7 | 91 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 53 km | 35 km |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.6 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M6.6 | 90 km | 54 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Nov 28, 1992 | 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.4 | 93 km | 42 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 91 km | 51 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.4 | 85 km | 27 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.3 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile | M6.2 | 100 km | 45 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.2 | 90 km | 66 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 71 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 101 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 78 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 119 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 143 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 107 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Canela has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and December the driest (0.0").