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Weather & Climate in Pichilemu, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pichilemu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 321.6 sq mi (833.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.3833°N, 72.0000°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,606 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 | 93 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 20 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 150 km | 28 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.9 | 14 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.8 | 33 km | 25 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M6.2 | 78 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 108 km | 31 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 68 km | 46 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M6.1 | 88 km | 30 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 64 km N of Constitución, Chile | M6.1 | 56 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 39 km | 35 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 85 km | 43 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 56 km | 35 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 10 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 59 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.5 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 142 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 69 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 112 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 150 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Palomo (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 158 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 175 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 181 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Pichilemu has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").