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Weather & Climate in Molina, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1,711.3 sq mi (4,432.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.1143°N, 71.2823°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Mar 25, 2012 | 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile | M7.1 | 86 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.9 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.8 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile | M6.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 39 km | 46 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 91 km | 76 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M6.2 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 64 km N of Constitución, Chile | M6.1 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 97 km | 32 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 68 km | 35 km |
| Nov 21, 2012 | 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 141 km | 18 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M5.9 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M5.8 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 33 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M5.7 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 70 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.7 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 51 km N of Constitución, Chile | M5.7 | 108 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 67 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 106 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Planchon-Peteroa (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 66 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 71 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 76 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 91 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 126 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 170 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 195 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Molina has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.2").