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Weather & Climate in Chile Chico, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chile Chico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
33°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.5410°N, 71.7238°W |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 15, 1991 | 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.7 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 13 km W of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 40 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.4 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 141 km | 32 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 34 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 25 km SSE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 37 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 37 km WSW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 32 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 38 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 35 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 39 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 39 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 105 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 31 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.0 | 100 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 35 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | 11 km ESE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hudson, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 1,905 m (6,250 ft) | 2011 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Chile Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.5").