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Coyhaique, Chile

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45,787 Population 8,943/sq mi density
981 ft Elevation 299 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Coyhaique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density8,943/sq mi
Coordinates-45.5752°N, 72.0662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Coyhaique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (May) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 1, 2021.

Apr 21, 2007 18 km N of Puerto Aysén, Chile M6.2 59 km
Apr 2, 2007 21 km WNW of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M6.1 80 km
Feb 23, 2007 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.7 33 km
Aug 15, 1991 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.7 32 km
Aug 15, 1991 13 km W of Coyhaique, Chile M5.5 13 km
Aug 15, 1991 40 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.4 49 km
Jan 23, 2007 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 31 km
Aug 15, 1991 34 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.3 41 km
Feb 3, 2007 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 40 km
Sep 2, 1991 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 31 km
Aug 15, 1991 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 29 km
Aug 15, 1991 25 km SSE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 37 km
Jan 28, 2007 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 51 km
Aug 15, 1991 37 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 41 km
Aug 15, 1991 37 km WSW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.1 37 km
Feb 14, 2000 32 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 62 km
Aug 22, 1991 38 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 64 km
Aug 14, 1991 35 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 45 km
Feb 14, 2000 39 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.0 48 km
Oct 25, 2011 43 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 SOUTHERN CHILE Eruption + Earthquake 50.0 m 10 53 km
1927 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hudson, Cerro Stratovolcano 1,905 m (6,250 ft) 2011 79 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
May 40°F (4°C) 6.5 in Wettest
June 35°F (2°C) 5.8 in
July 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Coyhaique has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.2").

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