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Weather & Climate in La Cruz, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 40.9 sq mi (106.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.8275°N, 71.2263°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12,072 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 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 26 km | 29 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 58 km | 51 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 25 km | 32 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.4 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 87 km | 31 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 107 km | 8 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M6.1 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.0 | 62 km | 37 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile | M6.0 | 108 km | 39 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 103 km | 43 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 94 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 146 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 45 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 75 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 56 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 75 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 37 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 45 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 149 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 164 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.0").