Panquehue, Chile

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6,837 Population 121/sq mi density
1,765 ft Elevation 538 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Panquehue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Area56.3 sq mi (145.8 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates32.7714°S, 70.8361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,764 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 16, 2015 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M7.0 146 km
Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 118 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 52 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 127 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 66 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 141 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 57 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 125 km
Sep 18, 2015 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.2 138 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 117 km
Sep 16, 2015 55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.1 142 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 143 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 130 km
Sep 9, 1996 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile M6.0 118 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 79 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 119 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 149 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 115 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 127 km
Jan 7, 2001 59 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 69 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 112 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 91 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 112 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 46 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 69 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 121 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 143 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Panquehue has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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