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Weather & Climate in Carahue, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carahue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 580.0 sq mi (1,502.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.7112°N, 73.1610°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
577 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 | 42 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 73 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 134 km WSW of Carahue, Chile | M6.5 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 134 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 16 km | 38 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 121 km W of Carahue, Chile | M5.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 117 km | 45 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 18 km E of Lebu, Chile | M5.8 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 55 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.8 | 132 km | 35 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 | 67 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 84 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 94 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1,321 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 124 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 136 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 139 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 142 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 145 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 152 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 167 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 173 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 176 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 189 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 197 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in |
Carahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (1.0").