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Weather & Climate in Chimbarongo, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimbarongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 251.1 sq mi (650.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.7125°N, 71.0434°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,879 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Mar 25, 2012 | 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile | M7.1 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.9 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.8 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile | M6.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 128 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 57 km | 46 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 139 km | 76 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M6.2 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 64 km N of Constitución, Chile | M6.1 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile | M6.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 129 km | 43 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 92 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 72 km | 35 km |
| Nov 21, 2012 | 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 103 km | 32 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M5.9 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 58 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.8 | 132 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 93 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 143 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tinguiririca (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 64 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 71 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 100 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 108 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 114 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 127 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 147 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 158 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Chimbarongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.2").