All Countries
Weather & Climate in General Lagos, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Lagos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,990 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,990 ft (4,264 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6536°N, 69.6347°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
935 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 30, 1999 | 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.6 | 147 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 92 km | 130 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 103 km | 85 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 20 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 50 km | 118 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 138 km | 116 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 5 km | 106 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 73 km | 114 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 83 km | 116 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 55 km | 80 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 65 km | 146 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 85 km | 104 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 3 km | 119 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 47 km | 106 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 123 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 49 km | 116 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 68 km | 141 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 72 km | 92 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 39 km | 176 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 141 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 52 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 77 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 79 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 105 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
General Lagos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in July to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").