Putre, Chile

Full City Profile

2,765 Population 165/sq mi density

11,627 ft Elevation 3,544 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Putre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	46.7°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,627 ft (3,544 m)
Area	16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density	165/sq mi
Coordinates	-18.1982°N, 69.5607°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 30, 1999	127 km ESE of Arica, Chile	M6.6	88 km
Jul 24, 2001	126 km NE of Iquique, Chile	M6.4	143 km
Mar 23, 2015	94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M6.4	45 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	29 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	80 km
Jan 21, 2018	100 km ESE of Arica, Chile	M6.3	77 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	46 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	105 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	12 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	58 km
Apr 1, 1997	90 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	28 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	124 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	70 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	118 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	62 km
Jan 14, 2002	133 km NE of Iquique, Chile	M5.8	136 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	15 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	48 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	102 km
Feb 26, 2002	63 km SSE of Palca, Peru	M5.6	19 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taapaca (13 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	13 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	44 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	58 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	131 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	156 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in
May	44°F (7°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	41°F (5°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.0 in
August	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in
September	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in
October	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.1 in
December	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in

Putre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in June to 51°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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