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Weather & Climate in Tocopilla, Chile

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

Tocopilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°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 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density8,274/sq mi
Coordinates-22.0920°N, 70.1979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Jul 30, 1995 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M8.0 139 km 46 km
Aug 3, 1995 68 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 115 km 17 km
Jan 8, 2000 60 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 120 km 36 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 150 km 25 km
Jul 30, 1995 40 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 146 km 14 km
Jul 28, 2022 22 km NW of Tocopilla, Chile M6.1 23 km 54 km
Jan 2, 2025 84 km NNW of Calama, Chile M6.1 120 km 99 km
Aug 2, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 136 km 33 km
Jul 30, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 130 km 33 km
Jan 23, 2004 84 km NE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 111 km 72 km
Aug 28, 2001 42 km NNE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 42 km 66 km
Jul 3, 1996 30 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 144 km 33 km
Jul 10, 1997 100 km SW of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 101 km 33 km
Aug 2, 1995 59 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 116 km 33 km
Jul 30, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 136 km 33 km
Jan 11, 2017 90 km SSE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.8 91 km 72 km
Oct 16, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.7 133 km 28 km
Aug 3, 1995 77 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.7 98 km 33 km
Feb 12, 2014 16 km NE of Calama, Chile M5.6 146 km 100 km
Jul 30, 1995 77 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.6 124 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 2,385 73 km
1995 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m 3 139 km
2007 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m 2 36 km
1967 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — 1 84 km
1948 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-San Pablo (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-San Pablo Stratovolcano(es) 6,142 m (20,151 ft) 1960 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Tocopilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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