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Weather & Climate in Parral, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1,578.0 sq mi (4,086.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.1431°N, 71.8261°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,078 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 96 km | 23 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile | M7.1 | 111 km | 41 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 124 km | 21 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 44 km | 76 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 139 km | 46 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 95 km | 24 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 84 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M5.9 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 65 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M5.9 | 127 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 96 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 132 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 142 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 128 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 132 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 110 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 115 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 120 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 147 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 195 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 199 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
Parral has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.5").