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Carahue, Chile

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24,377 Population 42/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Carahue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area580.0 sq mi (1,502.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7112°N, 73.1610°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 42 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 73 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 115 km
Dec 20, 2000 134 km WSW of Carahue, Chile M6.5 134 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 134 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 76 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 16 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 133 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 99 km
Mar 3, 2001 121 km W of Carahue, Chile M5.9 121 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 82 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 141 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 117 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 81 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 74 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 74 km
Feb 27, 2010 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 75 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 124 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 55 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 67 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 84 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 94 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 124 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 132 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 136 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 139 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 142 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 145 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 152 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 167 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 173 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 176 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 181 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 189 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 197 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 6.6 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in

Carahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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