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Pemuco, Chile

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8,300 Population 21/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Pemuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area399.4 sq mi (1,034.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-36.9779°N, 72.0961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 22, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 119 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 99 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 134 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 119 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 141 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 107 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 132 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 117 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 121 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 76 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 108 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 120 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 105 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 53 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 99 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 103 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 109 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 103 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 101 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 29.0 m 558 119 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 85 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 80 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 142 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 108 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 85 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 65 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 82 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 119 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 127 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 135 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 153 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 153 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 157 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 162 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 164 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 176 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 184 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 190 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 193 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 8.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 8.9 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 7.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in

Pemuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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