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Weather & Climate in Talcahuano, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talcahuano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7249°N, 73.1168°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,554 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 70 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 37 km | 26 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 58 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.3 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 33 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 43 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 36 km | 20 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 14 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 25 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 42 km | 19 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 90 km | 32 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 10 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 70 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 14 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 32 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 146 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 128 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 28 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 14 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 11 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 174 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in |
Talcahuano has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.6").