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Weather & Climate in Graneros, Chile

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

Graneros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area53.2 sq mi (137.7 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0686°N, 70.7275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,673 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 103 km 18 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 110 km 11 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 147 km 25 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 124 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 63 km 120 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 125 km 31 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 124 km 46 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 130 km 30 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 123 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 114 km 35 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 123 km 35 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 106 km 20 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 98 km 43 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 126 km 32 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 143 km 35 km
Apr 28, 2017 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.9 149 km 22 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 107 km 13 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 113 km 32 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 106 km 18 km
Mar 12, 2010 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.8 111 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.5 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 138 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Palomo (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 72 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 83 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 83 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 90 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 90 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 112 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 129 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 140 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 167 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 168 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Graneros has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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