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Weather & Climate in El Carmen, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carmen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 294.0 sq mi (761.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8983°N, 72.0261°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,155 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 99 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 124 km | 16 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 121 km | 76 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 105 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 111 km | 30 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 58 km | 35 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 109 km | 32 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 107 km | 24 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 127 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 58 km | 81 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile | M5.9 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 114 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 116 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 90 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 87 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 109 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 90 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 82 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 125 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 161 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 166 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 169 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 179 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 179 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.9").