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Weather & Climate in Cunco, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cunco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 915.0 sq mi (2,369.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9318°N, 72.0315°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 2, 2011 | 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile | M7.2 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 98 km | 38 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 118 km | 138 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 109 km | 162 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.6 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 48 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.5 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.4 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 48 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.3 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Mar 9, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 25 km SW of Angol, Chile | M5.3 | 138 km | 45 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 45 km S of Cañete, Chile | M5.2 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 45 km NW of Carahue, Chile | M5.1 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Jan 22, 1991 | 46 km S of Cañete, Chile | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 49 km NW of Carahue, Chile | M5.1 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile | M5.1 | 45 km | 106 km |
| Aug 27, 2003 | 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile | M5.1 | 44 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 148 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 37 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 43 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 44 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 55 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 68 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 73 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 77 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 91 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 111 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 113 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 123 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 141 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 12.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 13.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Cunco has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (2.5").