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Catemu, Chile
Valparaíso · Chile
Catemu is a small city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 13,285. Elevation: 6,293 ft (1,918 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Catemu
Catemu is a city and commune in the San Felipe de Aconcagua Province of central Chile's Valparaíso Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,285 |
| Population Density | 99 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,293 ft (1,918 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.6333°, -71.0333° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Valparaíso |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.5 inches (342 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Catemu
Catemu is a small city in Chile (Valparaíso) with a population of 13,285. The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet (1,918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Catemu
Catemu has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 123 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,293 ft (1,918 m) |
| Area | 133.5 sq mi (345.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.6333°N, 71.0333°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 132 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 46 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 99 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 84 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 99 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 22 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 46 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 145 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in |
Catemu has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 46°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Catemu
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Picados | - | MP3 | |
| Carnaval Aconcagua | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM de los Recuerdos | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Carnaval Viña del Mar | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Quillota 101.5 | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Carnaval Quillota | cumbia | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Contemporánea | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Sunrise Lounge | jazz, lounge music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sunrise Dance | dance, electronic dance music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| FM Okey | música | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Radio La Calera 105.5 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Carnaval 104.5 FM | - | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in Catemu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complejo Cultural Museo Interactivo | ||||
| Museo Histórico Arqueológico de Quillota | ||||
| Museo La Ligua |
Libraries in Catemu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Hijuelas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Nº 87 Salvador González Ferruz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Catemu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulces de la Ligua | |||||
| Dulces de la Ligua | |||||
| Feria Aconcagua | |||||
| Feria Libre de Catemu | |||||
| Feria Sargento Aldea | |||||
| Feria Serrano | |||||
| Nueva Feria La Calera |
Stadiums & Teams in Catemu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Catemu
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar Airport | KNA | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Santos Dumont Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casas Viejas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catapilco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chicureo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Diego Portales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Algarrobo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Boco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Sobrante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tapihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo Loma Larga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Lipangue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Victoria de Chacabuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Viña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lipangui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Vitacura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olmué Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peldehue Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Pichidangui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quintero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rodelillo Airport | VAP | Small Airport |
| San Gerónimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | LOB | Small Airport |
| Santa Rita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Víctor Lafón Airport | SSD | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Catemu
What is the population of Catemu?
Catemu has a population of 13,285 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 133.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catemu?
Catemu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.