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Curanilahue, Chile

Full City Profile

32,000 Population 69/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Curanilahue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area464.5 sq mi (1,203.0 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4779°N, 73.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 98 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 122 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 140 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 25 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 90 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 66 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 131 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 33 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 55 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 67 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 50 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 126 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 95 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 97 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 122 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 61 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 93 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 145 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 34 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 74 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 77 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 61 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 60 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 45 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 113 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 77 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 174 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 176 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 176 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 184 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 187 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 195 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 9.5 in
June 49°F (9°C) 11.0 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 10.4 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in

Curanilahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 48°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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