Weather & Climate in Quillón, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quillón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 183.9 sq mi (476.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7455°S, 72.4748°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,559 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 79 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 56 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 91 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 142 km | 21 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 132 km | 76 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 62 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 79 km | 19 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 68 km | 30 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 68 km | 24 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 22 km | 35 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 63 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 79 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 50 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 55 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 143 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 65 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 50 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 124 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 159 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 168 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 189 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 193 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 196 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in |
Quillón has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (0.7").