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Weather & Climate in Hanga Roa, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hanga Roa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.1525°N, 109.4244°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Easter |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 12, 1998 | 52 km WSW of Hanga Roa, Chile | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 19 km NNE of Hanga Roa, Chile | M5.0 | 19 km | 15 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 100 km E of Hanga Roa, Chile | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | EASTER ISLAND REGION | Unknown | — | — | 3 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Easter Island (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Easter Island | Shield(s) | 511 m (1,677 ft) | Unknown | 4 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in |
Hanga Roa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.2").