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Weather & Climate in Tiltil, Chile

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tiltil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area246.6 sq mi (638.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates-33.0831°N, 70.9292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12,167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 106 km 28 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 65 km 29 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 92 km 51 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 64 km 32 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 118 km 120 km
Sep 18, 2015 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.2 145 km 8 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 135 km 18 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 92 km 31 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 116 km 30 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 103 km 21 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 95 km 43 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 129 km 35 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 98 km 35 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 100 km 37 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 112 km 24 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 117 km 20 km
Sep 9, 1996 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile M6.0 144 km 39 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 129 km 18 km
Apr 28, 2017 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.9 98 km 22 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 66 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 84 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 100 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 73 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 100 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 70 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 84 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 112 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 124 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 157 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 179 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 192 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
August 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in

Tiltil has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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