Pucón, Chile
Full City Profile
28,923
Population
48/sq mi density
774 ft
Elevation
236 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Pucón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 604.2 sq mi (1,564.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2822°S, 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
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").