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Weather & Climate in Diego de Almagro, Chile

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

Diego de Almagro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°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 0.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area8,417.5 sq mi (21,801.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3902°N, 70.0456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.3"
99% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

657 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Mar 15, 1993 93 km NW of Copiapó, Chile M6.7 94 km 29 km
Apr 18, 2002 31 km SW of Copiapó, Chile M6.7 138 km 62 km
Apr 30, 2006 78 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile M6.7 119 km 12 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km ENE of Taltal, Chile M6.6 121 km 48 km
Apr 30, 2006 73 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile M6.5 136 km 12 km
Jun 6, 2025 45 km SW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M6.4 45 km 75 km
Jul 25, 2016 54 km WNW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M6.1 56 km 72 km
Mar 19, 1993 93 km NW of Copiapó, Chile M6.0 100 km 29 km
Apr 30, 2006 89 km W of Copiapó, Chile M5.9 149 km 35 km
Aug 27, 2004 47 km W of Copiapó, Chile M5.9 137 km 30 km
Jan 8, 2022 110 km NW of Copiapó, Chile M5.9 113 km 13 km
Apr 4, 2023 62 km W of Copiapó, Chile M5.9 147 km 53 km
Apr 30, 2006 83 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile M5.8 131 km 34 km
May 19, 2012 36 km SSW of Taltal, Chile M5.8 90 km 28 km
Jun 21, 1992 62 km WSW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.8 62 km 39 km
Apr 30, 2006 86 km W of Copiapó, Chile M5.8 147 km 37 km
Oct 31, 1990 52 km SW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.6 51 km 60 km
Apr 19, 2006 94 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile M5.6 140 km 14 km
Jan 30, 2019 57 km SSW of Taltal, Chile M5.6 83 km 51 km
Feb 18, 2025 94 km W of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.6 95 km 31 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 6.0 m 10 111 km
1918 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m — 105 km
1966 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.4 m 3 119 km
1983 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 5 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ojos del Salado, Nevados (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ojos del Salado, Nevados Stratovolcano 6,879 m (22,569 ft) 750 169 km
Bayo Gorbea, Cerro Complex 5,413 m (17,759 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Diego de Almagro has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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