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Weather & Climate in Nueva Imperial, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Imperial experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 331.9 sq mi (859.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.7445°N, 72.9503°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
513 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 | 54 km | 24 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 82 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 22 km | 38 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 117 km | 45 km |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 121 km W of Carahue, Chile | M5.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.8 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 18 km E of Lebu, Chile | M5.8 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 63 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 21 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.7 | 91 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 78 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 96 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 100 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1,321 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 106 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 118 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 123 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 125 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 126 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 135 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 154 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 160 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 160 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 173 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in |
Nueva Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (1.1").