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Weather & Climate in Tomé, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tomé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.6176°N, 72.9559°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,631 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 55 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 22 km | 26 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 38 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.3 | 116 km | 26 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 36 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 24 km | 30 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 37 km | 19 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 24 km | 20 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 101 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 55 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 25 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 43 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 22 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 25 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 15 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 168 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Tomé has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.4").