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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 183.9 sq mi (476.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7455°N, 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").