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Weather & Climate in Paiguano, Chile

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Paiguano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Area651.5 sq mi (1,687.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-30.0288°N, 70.5171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.4"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,664 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 121 km 58 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 125 km 33 km
Jul 6, 1997 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.8 131 km 19 km
Jan 20, 2019 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.7 83 km 63 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 137 km 35 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 104 km 54 km
Oct 31, 2013 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 101 km 27 km
Sep 3, 1998 66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 132 km 27 km
Apr 1, 2002 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile M6.4 93 km 71 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 140 km 33 km
Sep 6, 2023 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.3 97 km 36 km
Feb 10, 2016 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 119 km 29 km
Apr 10, 2018 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 147 km 66 km
Mar 9, 1997 13 km NE of La Serena, Chile M6.2 65 km 33 km
Nov 3, 1997 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 105 km 45 km
Jul 25, 1997 69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 142 km 33 km
Nov 14, 2012 73 km SW of Vallenar, Chile M6.1 120 km 63 km
Apr 15, 2006 67 km WNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.0 146 km 20 km
Jul 21, 1997 69 km SW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.0 139 km 33 km
May 23, 2002 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile M6.0 103 km 52 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1849 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m - 83 km
1869 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m - 85 km
1955 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest

Paiguano has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.0").

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