Weather & Climate in Coyhaique, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coyhaique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5752°S, 72.0662°W |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 21, 2007 | 18 km N of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M6.2 | 59 km | 37 km |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M6.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.7 | 33 km | 25 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 13 km W of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.5 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 40 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.4 | 49 km | 13 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 31 km | 32 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 34 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 25 km SSE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 51 km | 50 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 37 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 37 km WSW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 32 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 38 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 35 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 39 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 53 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Eruption + Earthquake | 50.0 m | 10 | 53 km |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hudson, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 1,905 m (6,250 ft) | 2011 | 79 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Coyhaique has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.2").