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Weather & Climate in Pirque, Chile

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

Pirque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,267 ft (691 m)
Area188.1 sq mi (487.2 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6364°N, 70.5736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,950 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 137 km 18 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 142 km 11 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 135 km 29 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 52 km 120 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 132 km 32 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 119 km 31 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 134 km 30 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 146 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 134 km 35 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 118 km 20 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 102 km 43 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 129 km 35 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 137 km 13 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 140 km 32 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 124 km 18 km
Apr 28, 2017 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.9 138 km 22 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 125 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2010 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.8 123 km 39 km
Apr 28, 2017 18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 127 km 27 km
Mar 12, 2010 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.8 141 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 180 119 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 139 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 65 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 76 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 90 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 111 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 133 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 176 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Pirque has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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