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Temuco, Chile

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238,129 Population 12,313/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Temuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²)
Population Density12,313/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7363°N, 72.5974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 76 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 97 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 136 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 105 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 50 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 138 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 148 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 126 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 103 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 118 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 118 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 113 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 112 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 145 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 79 km
Feb 27, 2010 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 112 km
Apr 22, 1990 21 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.7 104 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km S of Cañete, Chile M5.6 105 km
Sep 28, 2011 42 km SSW of Lebu, Chile M5.6 140 km
Apr 22, 2011 39 km SW of Lebu, Chile M5.6 147 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 97 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 114 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 111 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 76 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 93 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 95 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 96 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 97 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 97 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 113 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 135 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 136 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 138 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 141 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 150 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 155 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 158 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 8.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 7.8 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in

Temuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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