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Weather & Climate in Curarrehue, Chile

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Curarrehue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area596.3 sq mi (1,544.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-39.3602°N, 71.5875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 147 km 38 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 136 km 138 km
Oct 20, 1994 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina M6.0 70 km 162 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 77 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2020 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.3 104 km 168 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 48 km 25 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 77 km 71 km
Feb 27, 1993 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile M5.1 32 km 106 km
Feb 27, 2010 22 km NNE of Nueva Imperial, Chile M5.0 142 km 35 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 135 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2017 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile M5.0 19 km 115 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 131 km 13 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 123 km 14 km
May 28, 1991 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile M4.9 133 km 48 km
Apr 27, 2011 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M4.8 111 km 41 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 133 km 13 km
Feb 11, 2021 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile M4.8 61 km 10 km
Dec 10, 2012 20 km WNW of Pitrufquén, Chile M4.8 120 km 33 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.8 118 km 50 km
Jun 4, 2011 51 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.7 125 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Caburgua-Huelemolle (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 19 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 19 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 30 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 32 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 44 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 59 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 73 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 75 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 109 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 117 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 118 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 128 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
May 43°F (6°C) 8.1 in
June 39°F (4°C) 9.5 in
July 38°F (3°C) 10.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 39°F (4°C) 8.1 in
September 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in

Curarrehue has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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