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Weather & Climate in La Higuera, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Higuera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 1,944.5 sq mi (5,036.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.5120°N, 71.2019°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,646 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 20, 2003 | 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.8 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.7 | 61 km | 63 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 73 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile | M6.7 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M6.6 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.6 | 92 km | 27 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.6 | 50 km | 27 km |
| Apr 1, 2002 | 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | M6.4 | 25 km | 71 km |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.4 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.3 | 89 km | 36 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 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile | M6.2 | 137 km | 45 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 13 km NE of La Serena, Chile | M6.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km WNW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.1 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 73 km SW of Vallenar, Chile | M6.1 | 44 km | 63 km |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 78 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2002 | 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile | M6.0 | 138 km | 52 km |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 69 km SW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1849 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1869 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1955 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 94 km |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 78 km |
| 2019 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 71 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in |
La Higuera has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 51°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.7") and January the driest (0.0").