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Weather & Climate in Los Vilos, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Vilos 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 321 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 827.7 sq mi (2,143.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.9129°N, 71.5005°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,899 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 | 41 km | 22 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M7.1 | 112 km | 58 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 40 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 80 km | 29 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.7 | 53 km | 23 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M6.6 | 128 km | 54 km |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.6 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 24 km | 35 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Nov 28, 1992 | 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 87 km | 32 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.4 | 91 km | 42 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.4 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 49 km | 51 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.3 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.2 | 99 km | 66 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 85 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | 41 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 65 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 130 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 137 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 130 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 138 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 71 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 65 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
Los Vilos has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").