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Weather & Climate in Villa Alegre, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa Alegre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 85.4 sq mi (221.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.6730°N, 71.7443°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile | M7.1 | 68 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile | M6.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 41 km | 76 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 86 km | 46 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile | M6.2 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 64 km N of Constitución, Chile | M6.1 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 84 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M5.9 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 86 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M5.9 | 145 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 115 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 78 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 89 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 91 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 118 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 121 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 159 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 178 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Villa Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").