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Weather & Climate in Sierra Gorda, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sierra Gorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,335 ft (1,626 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.8906°N, 69.3196°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Jul 30, 1995 | 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile | M8.0 | 112 km | 46 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 34 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile | M7.1 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 48 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M6.8 | 97 km | 112 km |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 44 km SE of Antofagasta, Chile | M6.6 | 141 km | 50 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 68 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | M6.4 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jan 8, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile | M6.4 | 88 km | 36 km |
| Jul 12, 2010 | 80 km ENE of Calama, Chile | M6.3 | 140 km | 115 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 66 km ENE of Calama, Chile | M6.3 | 126 km | 114 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Antofagasta, Chile | M6.2 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 40 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | M6.2 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 22 km NW of Tocopilla, Chile | M6.1 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 84 km NNW of Calama, Chile | M6.1 | 133 km | 99 km |
| Aug 2, 1995 | 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | M6.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 23 km WNW of Antofagasta, Chile | M6.0 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 98 km S of Calama, Chile | M6.0 | 56 km | 96 km |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 38 km ENE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M6.0 | 149 km | 147 km |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 50 km E of Calama, Chile | M6.0 | 106 km | 124 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 30 km N of Antofagasta, Chile | M5.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile | M5.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2004 | 84 km NE of Antofagasta, Chile | M5.9 | 61 km | 72 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 3 | 112 km |
| 2007 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1967 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1 | 134 km |
| 1948 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-San Pablo (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-San Pablo | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,142 m (20,151 ft) | 1960 | 147 km |
| Sairecabur | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,971 m (19,590 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Licancabur | Stratovolcano | 5,916 m (19,409 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Purico Complex | Pyroclastic shield | 5,703 m (18,711 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Azufre, Cerro del | Stratovolcano | 5,846 m (19,180 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Tilocalar | Lava cone(es) | 3,109 m (10,200 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Lascar | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,592 m (18,346 ft) | 2017 | 171 km |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Pular | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,233 m (20,449 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Sierra Gorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").