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Traiguén, Chile

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17,164 Population 43/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Traiguén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area399.3 sq mi (1,034.2 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2496°N, 72.6703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

733 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 58 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 89 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 60 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 71 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 117 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 79 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 138 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 143 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 84 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 87 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 90 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 105 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 90 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 133 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 63 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 62 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 126 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 86 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 98 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 104 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 66 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 142 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 78 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 90 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 96 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 96 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 113 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 128 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 131 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 137 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 137 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 145 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 149 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 157 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 161 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 165 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 184 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 7.3 in
June 46°F (8°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in

Traiguén has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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