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Paillaco, Chile

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19,088 Population 44/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Paillaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area429.3 sq mi (1,112.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-40.0682°N, 72.8794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 28, 2024.

Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 137 km
Sep 26, 2019 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M6.1 112 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 96 km
Jan 13, 2020 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.3 142 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 37 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 134 km
Feb 6, 1992 109 km WSW of Corral, Chile M5.2 144 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 108 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 134 km
Mar 2, 2010 52 km NW of Corral, Chile M5.1 100 km
Jun 23, 2017 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile M5.0 119 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 99 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 45 km
May 28, 1991 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile M4.9 9 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 106 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 73 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.8 101 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 82 km
Apr 27, 2011 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M4.8 103 km
Dec 10, 2012 20 km WNW of Pitrufquén, Chile M4.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m 126 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mocho-Choshuenco (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 74 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 76 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 87 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 101 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 109 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 113 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 113 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 118 km
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 120 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 127 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 133 km
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 141 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 142 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 147 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 11.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 11.7 in
July 44°F (7°C) 12.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 9.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in

Paillaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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