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Palena, Chile
Full City Profile
1,773
Population
5,910/sq mi density
860 ft
Elevation
262 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Palena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
35°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.6188°N, 71.8043°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 105 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 35°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in |
Palena has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.1").