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Weather & Climate in Concepción, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Concepción experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8270°N, 73.0498°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,546 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 80 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 46 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 140 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 34 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 29 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.3 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 47 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 27 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 24 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 69 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 80 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 150 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 2 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 20 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 136 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 117 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 40 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 2 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 10 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 164 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in |
Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.6").