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Extreme Heat Risk in Santiago, Chile
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Santiago based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 9 events on record in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Largest recent event exposed 11,100,000 people
- History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Chile (2026-01-06) — 15,200,058 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Santiago is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Santiago Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Santiago
Extreme Temperature - Chile
January 9, 2025 — WARNING
11,100,000 people exposed; $545,217M capital exposed
Extreme Temperature - Chile
January 22, 2025 — WARNING
278,000 people exposed; $5,912M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Chile
January 5, 2026 — WARNING
15,200,058 people exposed; $696,114M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Chile
December 28, 2025 — WARNING
14,100,022 people exposed; $661,975M capital exposed
Extreme Temperature - Chile
February 4, 2025 — WARNING
13,401,590 people exposed; $638,466M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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