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Cañete, Chile

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20,158 Population 35/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Cañete experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area572.9 sq mi (1,483.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8013°N, 73.3962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 124 km W of Lebu, Chile M7.4 145 km
Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 62 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 12 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 126 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 31 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 91 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 31 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 36 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 85 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 95 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 119 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 133 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 131 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 48 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 122 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 130 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 16 km
Mar 3, 2001 121 km W of Carahue, Chile M5.9 147 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 70 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 38 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 113 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 96 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 24 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 16 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 150 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 113 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 163 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 171 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 171 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 176 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 186 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 9.5 in
June 49°F (9°C) 11.7 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 10.9 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 7.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in

Cañete has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 48°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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