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Chaitén, Chile
Full City Profile
3,347
Population
4,585/sq mi density
56 ft
Elevation
17 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Chaitén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.9160°N, 72.7063°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 132 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 115 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 25 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 61 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 116 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 177 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in |
Chaitén has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 42°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (4.3").