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Mulchén, Chile

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27,557 Population 19/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Mulchén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1,424.2 sq mi (3,688.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7189°N, 72.2410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

843 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 M7.2 119 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 103 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 102 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 124 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 129 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 113 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 129 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 149 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 149 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 99 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 102 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 119 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 145 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 68 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 116 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 52 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 97 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 138 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 133 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 2,226 113 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 121 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 104 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 115 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 90 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 121 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 73 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 84 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 86 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 93 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 94 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 111 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 117 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 117 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 122 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 147 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 153 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 176 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 9.3 in
June 46°F (8°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 9.1 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 7.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in

Mulchén has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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