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Weather & Climate in Cochrane, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cochrane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -47.2557°N, 72.5695°W |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 5, 2002 | 52 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1999 | 108 km WNW of Cochrane, Chile | M4.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 51 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M4.2 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1997 | 57 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M4.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hudson, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 1,905 m (6,250 ft) | 2011 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
Cochrane has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.5").