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Weather & Climate in Chonchi, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chonchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.6239°N, 73.7750°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 19, 1996 | 124 km WSW of Ancud, Chile | M6.0 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 131 km W of Castro, Chile | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 76 km WSW of Quellón, Chile | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 17 km ESE of Castro, Chile | M5.2 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 108 km | 48 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Near the coast of Los Lagos, Chile | M5.1 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 39 km W of Quellón, Chile | M5.1 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 68 km WNW of La Junta, Chile | M5.0 | 139 km | 77 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 32 km NW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Nov 26, 1995 | 110 km W of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 75 km | 45 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 19 km W of Chonchi, Chile | M5.0 | 20 km | 32 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 23 km WSW of Chonchi, Chile | M5.0 | 23 km | 28 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 33 km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | M4.9 | 33 km | 27 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 51 km W of Chonchi, Chile | M4.9 | 51 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 149 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 23 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 88 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huequi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 102 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 110 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 129 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 173 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 197 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Chonchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (3.9").