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Villarrica, Chile

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49,184 Population 82/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Villarrica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area597.6 sq mi (1,547.7 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates-39.2857°N, 72.2279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.6"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 141 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 93 km
Oct 20, 1994 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina M6.0 123 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 147 km
Mar 14, 2010 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile M5.6 141 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 94 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 110 km
Jan 13, 2020 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.3 137 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 91 km
Mar 2, 2010 52 km NW of Corral, Chile M5.1 136 km
Feb 27, 1993 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile M5.1 63 km
Feb 28, 2010 45 km NW of Carahue, Chile M5.1 147 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 23 km
Feb 10, 2014 29 km N of Carahue, Chile M5.0 126 km
Aug 9, 2010 1 km ESE of Carahue, Chile M5.0 102 km
Mar 3, 2010 44 km NW of Carahue, Chile M5.0 148 km
Jun 23, 2017 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile M5.0 38 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 143 km
Mar 1, 2010 13 km NNE of Carahue, Chile M5.0 108 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 30 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 41 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 49 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 70 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 73 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 74 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 79 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 87 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 115 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 119 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 120 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 144 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 145 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 147 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 14.1 in
June 44°F (7°C) 15.2 in
July 44°F (6°C) 15.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 44°F (7°C) 12.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 8.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in

Villarrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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