All Countries
Weather & Climate in Curanilahue, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Curanilahue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 464.5 sq mi (1,203.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.4779°N, 73.3450°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,295 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 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 140 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 25 km | 21 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 33 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 55 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 67 km | 19 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 50 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 95 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 97 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 61 km | 16 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile | M6.0 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 34 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 90 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 74 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 77 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 61 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 60 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 45 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 77 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 174 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 176 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 176 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 184 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 195 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in |
Curanilahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 48°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (1.0").