Weather & Climate in Capitán Pastene, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capitán Pastene 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 553.0 sq mi (1,432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1936°S, 72.9925°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
828 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 2, 2011 | 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile | M7.2 | 34 km | 24 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 66 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 31 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 43 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 75 km | 38 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 74 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 60 km | 20 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 35 km | 27 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 57 km | 45 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 148 km | 81 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile | M5.9 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 58 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 37 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 133 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 49 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 118 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 123 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 125 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 138 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 154 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 159 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 163 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 169 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 182 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Capitán Pastene has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.0").