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Weather & Climate in La Tirana, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tirana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3355°N, 69.6567°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,552 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Apr 1, 2014 | 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile | M8.2 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M7.8 | 62 km | 116 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 53 km SW of Iquique, Chile | M7.7 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile | M6.9 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Mar 16, 2014 | 63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile | M6.7 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 92 km N of Iquique, Chile | M6.5 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile | M6.5 | 96 km | 24 km |
| Mar 17, 2014 | 79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile | M6.4 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile | M6.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile | M6.4 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 70 km SW of Iquique, Chile | M6.3 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Feb 4, 2008 | 12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M6.3 | 44 km | 35 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile | M6.3 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 125 km E of Iquique, Chile | M6.2 | 79 km | 120 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 71 km SW of Iquique, Chile | M6.2 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile | M6.2 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile | M6.1 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 3 km SE of Iquique, Chile | M5.9 | 51 km | 74 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M5.9 | 111 km | 110 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 76 km NNE of Iquique, Chile | M5.9 | 82 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.6 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 4.6 m | 7 | 142 km |
| 1869 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1881 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 49 km |
| 1885 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 1877 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 91 km |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olca-Paruma | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,705 m (18,717 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Pampa Luxsar | Volcanic field | 5,543 m (18,186 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
La Tirana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").