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Weather & Climate in Bulnes, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bulnes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 181.4 sq mi (469.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7423°N, 72.2985°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,501 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 87 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 130 km | 14 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 121 km | 76 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 83 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 96 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 36 km | 35 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 106 km | 32 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 77 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 87 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 66 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 69 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 80 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 66 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 112 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 151 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 179 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 184 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 184 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 190 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 193 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in |
Bulnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.8").