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Weather & Climate in San Rafael, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 113.3 sq mi (293.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3062°N, 71.5191°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,225 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Mar 25, 2012 | 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile | M7.1 | 65 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.9 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.8 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile | M6.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 69 km | 76 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M6.2 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 46 km | 46 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 64 km N of Constitución, Chile | M6.1 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 103 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 73 km | 35 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 65 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M5.9 | 144 km | 24 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M5.9 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M5.8 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 33 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M5.7 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 51 km N of Constitución, Chile | M5.7 | 96 km | 35 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 44 km W of Constitución, Chile | M5.6 | 126 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 55 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 82 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 76 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 79 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 87 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 120 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 125 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 149 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.2").