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Weather & Climate in La Ligua, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ligua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.4524°N, 71.2311°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11,370 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 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 23 km | 29 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.7 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 82 km | 35 km |
| Nov 28, 1992 | 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 16 km | 51 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.4 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 33 km | 32 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 121 km | 31 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 71 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 115 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M6.1 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 142 km | 43 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 | 106 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 26 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 94 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 88 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 94 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 6 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 26 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 172 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 194 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
La Ligua has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.0").