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Weather & Climate in Coquimbo, Chile

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

Coquimbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density7,839/sq mi
Coordinates-29.9533°N, 71.3395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.9"
90% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.14"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,460 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 110 km 58 km
Jul 6, 1997 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.8 53 km 19 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 78 km 33 km
Jan 20, 2019 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.7 11 km 63 km
Nov 1, 1995 73 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile M6.7 117 km 20 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 115 km 35 km
Oct 31, 2013 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 42 km 27 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 97 km 54 km
Sep 3, 1998 66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 67 km 27 km
Jun 14, 2019 72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile M6.4 72 km 11 km
Sep 17, 2015 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.4 131 km 42 km
Apr 1, 2002 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile M6.4 32 km 71 km
Feb 10, 2016 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 73 km 29 km
Sep 6, 2023 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.3 38 km 36 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 80 km 33 km
Mar 9, 1997 13 km NE of La Serena, Chile M6.2 24 km 33 km
Jul 25, 1997 69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 79 km 33 km
Apr 10, 2018 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 121 km 66 km
Nov 3, 1997 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 89 km 45 km
Jul 25, 1997 78 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.1 93 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1849 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m — 3 km
1869 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m — 8 km
1955 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 64 km
1943 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 11 109 km
2015 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m — 81 km
2019 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m — 72 km
1995 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m — 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Coquimbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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