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Cauquenes, Chile
Full City Profile
38,522
Population
7,241/sq mi density
564 ft
Elevation
172 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Cauquenes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.9671°N, 72.3225°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 55 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 115 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 130 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 111 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 71 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 91 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 115 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 145 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 148 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 165 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 179 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 182 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
Cauquenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.3").