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Weather & Climate in San Felipe, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Felipe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,932/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.7498°N, 70.7258°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11,491 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 139 km | 120 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 67 km | 32 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 72 km | 51 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 127 km | 31 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile | M6.0 | 123 km | 39 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.0 | 86 km | 37 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile | M5.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M5.9 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile | M5.8 | 129 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 78 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 122 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 101 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 122 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 52 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 78 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 115 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 139 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.1").