Coldest Cities in Chile

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Chile

1 Punta Arenas 10 42°F

2 Puerto Natales 10 44°F

3 Porvenir 10 44°F

4 Coyhaique 02 45°F

5 Puerto Aysén 02 46°F

6 Puerto Cisnes 02 48°F

7 Curarrehue 04 48°F

8 Pucón 04 50°F

9 Fresia 14 50°F

10 Castro 14 50°F

11 Corral 17 51°F

12 Alto del Carmen 05 51°F

13 Chonchi 14 51°F

14 Quellón 14 51°F

15 Futrono 17 51°F

16 Cunco 04 51°F

17 Los Sauces 04 51°F

18 Dalcahue 14 51°F

19 Ancud 14 51°F

20 Llanquihue 14 51°F

21 Loncoche 04 51°F

22 Puerto Montt 14 51°F

23 Maullín 14 51°F

24 Angol 04 52°F

25 Victoria 04 52°F

26 Canela 07 52°F

27 Purranque 14 52°F

28 Villarrica 04 52°F

29 Calbuco 14 52°F

30 Purén 04 52°F

31 Panguipulli 17 52°F

32 Paillaco 17 52°F

33 La Unión 17 52°F

34 Vilcún 04 52°F

35 Osorno 14 52°F

36 Valdivia 17 52°F

37 Contulmo 06 52°F

38 Las Animas 17 52°F

39 Ercilla 04 52°F

40 Río Bueno 17 52°F

41 Puerto Varas 14 52°F

42 Lautaro 04 53°F

43 Combarbalá 07 53°F

44 Villa Mercedes 06 53°F

45 Gorbea 04 53°F

46 Temuco 04 53°F

47 Padre Las Casas 04 53°F

48 Traiguén 04 53°F

49 Freire 04 53°F

50 Pitrufquén 04 53°F

51 Tucapel 06 53°F

52 Teodoro Schmidt 04 53°F

53 Galvarino 04 54°F

54 Collipulli 04 54°F

55 Nacimiento 06 54°F

56 Los Álamos 06 54°F

57 Penco 06 54°F

58 Tomé 06 54°F

59 Catemu 01 54°F

60 Santa Bárbara 06 54°F

61 Curanilahue 06 54°F

62 Lumaco 04 54°F

63 Lebu 06 54°F

64 Cañete 06 54°F

65 Carahue 04 54°F

66 Nueva Imperial 04 54°F

67 Salamanca 07 54°F

68 Cobquecura 18 54°F

69 Quirihue 18 55°F

70 Coelemu 18 55°F

71 Andacollo 07 55°F

72 Florida 06 55°F

73 Calama 03 55°F

74 Mulchén 06 55°F

75 Saavedra 04 55°F

76 Arauco 06 55°F

77 El Carmen 18 55°F

78 Pemuco 18 55°F

79 Talcahuano 06 55°F

80 Santa Juana 06 55°F

81 San Pedro de la Paz 06 55°F

82 Chiguayante 06 55°F

83 Concepción 06 55°F

84 Coronel 06 55°F

85 Hualqui 06 55°F

86 Lota 06 55°F

87 Laja 06 55°F

88 Yumbel 06 56°F

89 Chanco 11 56°F

90 Cabrero 06 56°F

91 Negrete 06 56°F

92 Sagrada Familia 11 56°F

93 Constitución 11 56°F

94 Vicuña 07 56°F

95 Bulnes 18 56°F

96 Los Ángeles 06 56°F

97 Quillón 18 56°F

98 Ninhue 18 56°F

99 San Pedro de Atacama 03 56°F

100 Los Andes 01 56°F

The coldest cities in Chile experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Punta Arenas has an average annual temperature of just 42°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 42°F average, Punta Arenas experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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