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Weather & Climate in Casablanca, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Casablanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 450.6 sq mi (1,167.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.3171°N, 71.4031°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12,092 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 69 km | 28 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.9 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.8 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 77 km | 29 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 137 km | 120 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 112 km | 51 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 69 km | 32 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 41 km | 31 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M6.1 | 65 km | 30 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.0 | 111 km | 37 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 51 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 80 km | 35 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 66 km | 21 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 68 km | 24 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 47 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 91 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 66 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 35 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 66 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 93 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 91 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 69 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 149 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 150 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 173 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 193 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Casablanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.1").