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Cunco, Chile

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15,628 Population 17/sq mi density
1,211 ft Elevation 369 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Cunco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area915.0 sq mi (2,369.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-38.9318°N, 72.0315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.2"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 129 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 147 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 98 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 118 km
Oct 20, 1994 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina M6.0 109 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 131 km
Mar 14, 2010 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile M5.6 138 km
Mar 14, 2010 48 km WNW of Carahue, Chile M5.5 149 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 126 km
Feb 27, 2010 52 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M5.4 141 km
Feb 27, 2010 48 km WNW of Carahue, Chile M5.3 148 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 149 km
Sep 10, 2004 25 km SW of Angol, Chile M5.3 138 km
Feb 28, 2010 45 km S of Cañete, Chile M5.2 142 km
Feb 28, 2010 45 km NW of Carahue, Chile M5.1 139 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 108 km
Jan 22, 1991 46 km S of Cañete, Chile M5.1 139 km
Feb 28, 2010 49 km NW of Carahue, Chile M5.1 145 km
Feb 27, 1993 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile M5.1 45 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 2,226 148 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 37 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 43 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 44 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 55 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 68 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 73 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 77 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 91 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 106 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 109 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 111 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 113 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 123 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 141 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 12.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 13.6 in Wettest
July 42°F (6°C) 13.4 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 10.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in

Cunco has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (2.5").

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