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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 553.0 sq mi (1,432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1936°N, 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").