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Weather & Climate in Los Álamos, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Álamos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 369.4 sq mi (956.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6280°N, 73.4601°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 124 km W of Lebu, Chile | M7.4 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Jan 2, 2011 | 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile | M7.2 | 82 km | 24 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 51 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 9 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 21 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 49 km | 19 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 45 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 58 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 97 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 81 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 42 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 33 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 97 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 176 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 180 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 184 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 188 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in |
Los Álamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 48°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (1.1").