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Weather & Climate in Coronel, Chile

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

Coronel 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 36 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area298.0 sq mi (771.8 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates-37.0339°N, 73.1402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 104 km 23 km
Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 148 km 24 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 70 km 26 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 91 km 18 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 46 km 18 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 116 km 22 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 77 km 21 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 96 km 11 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 15 km 12 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 119 km 19 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 78 km 21 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 24 km 16 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 137 km 14 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 108 km 13 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 51 km 20 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 17 km 16 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 45 km 30 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 76 km 19 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 70 km 20 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 45 km 35 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 558 104 km
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 126 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 25 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 13 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m - 112 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m - 94 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 62 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 40 25 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 2,000 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 158 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 164 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 179 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 194 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 8.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 8.9 in
August 47°F (8°C) 6.5 in Coldest
September 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in

Coronel has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in August to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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