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Weather & Climate in Nacimiento, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nacimiento experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 416.5 sq mi (1,078.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.5025°N, 72.6731°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,233 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 2, 2011 | 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile | M7.2 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 84 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 80 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 93 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 58 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 26 km | 32 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 70 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 54 km | 18 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 | 96 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 81 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 63 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 91 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 65 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 81 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 117 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 117 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 127 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 136 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 156 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in |
Nacimiento has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.9").