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Weather & Climate in Punitaqui, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punitaqui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 664.1 sq mi (1,719.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.8345°N, 71.2586°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,529 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.3.
| Sep 16, 2015 | 48 km W of Illapel, Chile | M8.3 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M7.1 | 12 km | 58 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.8 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.8 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.7 | 89 km | 63 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.7 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.6 | 22 km | 35 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.6 | 65 km | 27 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile | M6.6 | 13 km | 54 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Nov 28, 1992 | 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M6.5 | 77 km | 27 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 54 km W of Illapel, Chile | M6.4 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Apr 1, 2002 | 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | M6.4 | 130 km | 71 km |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.4 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | M6.4 | 48 km | 42 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.3 | 43 km | 29 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile | M6.3 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | M6.3 | 66 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 91 km |
| 1849 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1869 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 94 km |
| 1955 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 71 km |
| 2019 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Punitaqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").