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Weather & Climate in Freire, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Freire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 441.6 sq mi (1,143.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9525°N, 72.6265°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
362 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 | 90 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 115 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 47 km | 38 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 141 km | 45 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 21 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.7 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.6 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km S of Cañete, Chile | M5.6 | 122 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 11 km ESE of Cañete, Chile | M5.5 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Cañete, Chile | M5.5 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 48 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.5 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Nov 3, 1999 | 24 km S of Cañete, Chile | M5.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 113 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 130 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 132 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 83 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 83 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 96 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 99 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 111 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 111 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 120 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 123 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 137 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 154 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 163 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Freire has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.7").