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Weather & Climate in Villa Mercedes, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa Mercedes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 672.1 sq mi (1,740.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.4042°N, 71.9795°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
747 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 138 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 88 km | 32 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 123 km | 138 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 86 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 133 km | 27 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 27 km | 81 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile | M5.9 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 82 km | 45 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 115 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 150 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 113 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 101 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 113 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antuco (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 56 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 74 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 86 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 105 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 114 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 145 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 175 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 179 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in |
Villa Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (1.0").