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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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.5752°N, 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").