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Saavedra, Chile

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11,384 Population 67/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Saavedra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area169.4 sq mi (438.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7870°N, 73.3971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 48 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 80 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 121 km
Dec 20, 2000 134 km WSW of Carahue, Chile M6.5 112 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 80 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 137 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 22 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 145 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 102 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 80 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 89 km
Mar 3, 2001 121 km W of Carahue, Chile M5.9 100 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 131 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 71 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 150 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 72 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 130 km
Feb 27, 2010 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 73 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 64 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 72 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 88 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 103 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 145 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 145 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 151 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 161 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 164 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 164 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 165 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 173 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 189 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 195 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 7.3 in
June 49°F (10°C) 7.7 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 7.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in

Saavedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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