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Pencahue, Chile
Full City Profile
7,924
Population
17/sq mi density
236 ft
Elevation
72 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Pencahue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 456.2 sq mi (1,181.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3935°N, 71.8005°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 128 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 47 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 57 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 97 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 98 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 139 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 147 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 175 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Pencahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.2").