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Punta Arenas, Chile
Full City Profile
117,430
Population
8,082/sq mi density
56 ft
Elevation
17 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
Punta Arenas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -53.1628°N, 70.9092°W |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pali-Aike Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in |
Punta Arenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 34°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and October the driest (1.3").