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Weather & Climate in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro de la Paz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 55.3 sq mi (143.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8390°N, 73.1003°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,542 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 82 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 48 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 71 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 31 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 97 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 24 km | 12 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.3 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 35 km | 16 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 25 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 34 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 26 km | 30 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 78 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | 82 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 148 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 6 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 20 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 41 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 6 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 13 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 168 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in |
San Pedro de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (0.6").