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Weather & Climate in Chanavayita, Chile

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

Chanavayita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°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 56 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area204.1 sq mi (528.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-20.7052°N, 70.1892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

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

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,931 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.

Apr 1, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M8.2 136 km 25 km
Jun 13, 2005 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M7.8 131 km 116 km
Apr 3, 2014 53 km SW of Iquique, Chile M7.7 35 km 22 km
Apr 1, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.9 120 km 28 km
Mar 16, 2014 63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.7 97 km 20 km
Apr 3, 2014 45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile M6.5 60 km 24 km
Nov 13, 2009 92 km N of Iquique, Chile M6.5 146 km 27 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 43 km 25 km
Mar 17, 2014 79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 105 km 21 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M6.3 62 km 35 km
Mar 23, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 133 km 21 km
Apr 4, 2014 70 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 49 km 14 km
Mar 22, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 127 km 20 km
Mar 24, 2008 125 km E of Iquique, Chile M6.2 148 km 120 km
Apr 11, 2014 71 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 48 km 14 km
Jul 28, 2022 22 km NW of Tocopilla, Chile M6.1 137 km 54 km
Apr 17, 2009 77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile M6.1 128 km 25 km
May 10, 1994 76 km NNE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 128 km 52 km
Sep 9, 1995 86 km E of Iquique, Chile M5.9 110 km 75 km
Aug 28, 2001 42 km NNE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 113 km 66 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

9 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 94 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 4.6 m 7 136 km
1869 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 2.0 m — 123 km
1881 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m — 57 km
1885 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 57 km
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m — 57 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.7 m — 35 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m — 97 km
1967 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — 1 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (186 km).

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Chanavayita has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°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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