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Weather & Climate in Illapel, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Illapel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,983/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.6335°N, 71.1697°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,947 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.3.
| Sep 16, 2015 | 48 km W of Illapel, Chile | M8.3 | 48 km | 22 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M7.1 | 78 km | 58 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 26 km | 28 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.7 | 62 km | 23 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 112 km | 29 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 22 km | 35 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M6.6 | 92 km | 54 km |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.6 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 54 km | 27 km |
| Nov 28, 1992 | 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 76 km | 51 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 121 km | 32 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.4 | 55 km | 27 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.4 | 75 km | 42 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.3 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.2 | 76 km | 66 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 115 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 48 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 101 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 126 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 96 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Illapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").