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Pucón, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Pucón is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 26,953. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pucón
Pucón is a Chilean city and commune administered by the municipality of Pucón. It is located in the Province of Cautín, Araucanía Region, 100 km to the southeast of Temuco and 780 km to the south of Santiago. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Villarrica, and Villarrica volcano is located roughly 17 km to the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,953 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | -39.2822°, -71.9543° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.4 inches (2,118 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pucón
Pucón is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 26,953. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Pucón
Pucón has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Feb (15.8°C), the coldest is Jul (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 604.2 sq mi (1,564.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.2822°N, 71.9543°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 16 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 18 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 31 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 51 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 55 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 69 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 72 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 75 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 105 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 111 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 119 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 14.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in |
Pucón has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (2.5").
Schools in Pucón
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Monte María | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuestra Señora de Fátima | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Liahona | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pablo VI | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Claro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Liahona | - | - | - | - |
| Raitrai College | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pucón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Lago Azul | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ramón Guiñez | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educacional Carlos Holzapfel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Municipal Los Arrayanes | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Hotelería y Turismo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Huelemu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Nueva Loncotraro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Manhue | - | - | - | - |
| Waldorf Pucon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quelhue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Loncotraro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quetrolelfu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pucón
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Pucón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Padre Pancho | ||||
| Centro Interactivo Vulcanológico CIVUR 39° |
Libraries in Pucón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Pucón | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pucón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria | |||||
| Feria Artesanal Plaza Pucón | |||||
| Feria Artesanal Pucón | |||||
| Feria Expoferia | |||||
| Plaza de La Artesanía | |||||
| Portal Fresia |
Hotels in Pucón
54 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pucón
76 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pucón
25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pucón
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pucón
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pucón
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pucón
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pucón
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pucón
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pucón
5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pucón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Pucón
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Ski Pucón | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pucón
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chan Chan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curimanque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Vergel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Icalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lago Colico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Llollenorte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Guayes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malloco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melipeuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Molco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Panguipulli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pucón Airport | ZPC | Small Airport |
| Roberto Chavéz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villarrica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pucón
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pucón
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Virgen de Fátima | |
| Iglesia del Señor | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Los Arrayanes | |
| Monasterio Santa Clara de Pucón | |
| Santa Cruz Parish Church | |
| Templo Jesus de Nasareth |
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pucón
What is the population of Pucón?
Pucón has a population of 26,953 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 604.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pucón?
Pucón has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.4 inches.