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Weather & Climate in San José de Maipo, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Maipo 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 3,169 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Area | 2,343.3 sq mi (6,069.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.6391°N, 70.3532°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,566 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 36 km | 120 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 122 km | 43 km |
| Nov 21, 2012 | 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile | M5.8 | 143 km | 39 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M5.8 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.8 | 145 km | 148 km |
| Jan 7, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M5.7 | 31 km | 111 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 32 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M5.7 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 41 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.7 | 37 km | 109 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile | M5.7 | 48 km | 99 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 72 km NE of Los Andes, Chile | M5.7 | 136 km | 102 km |
| Apr 20, 1997 | 63 km ENE of Machalí, Chile | M5.6 | 56 km | 105 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 39 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.6 | 146 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 138 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 46 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 57 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 76 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 131 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 170 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in |
San José de Maipo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.2").