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Buin, Chile
Full City Profile
63,419
Population
455/sq mi density
1,585 ft
Elevation
483 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Buin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 139.5 sq mi (361.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.7326°N, 70.7428°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 142 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 112 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 142 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 144 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 79 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 94 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 97 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 126 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Buin has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.1").