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Weather & Climate in Futaleufú, Chile

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

Futaleufú experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,417/sq mi
Coordinates-43.1849°N, 71.8672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 8.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Feb 10, 2007 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina M5.5 34 km 157 km
Mar 17, 2010 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile M5.4 92 km 10 km
May 24, 2008 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 139 km 9 km
Mar 11, 1996 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 111 km 126 km
May 2, 2008 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.2 57 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2010 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile M5.2 135 km 4 km
May 24, 2008 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.0 132 km 10 km
May 3, 2008 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.0 54 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 68 km WNW of La Junta, Chile M5.0 129 km 77 km
May 24, 2008 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 126 km 10 km
May 2, 2008 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.9 69 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2017 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 104 km 12 km
Jan 20, 2009 Los Lagos, Chile M4.8 131 km 19 km
Jun 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 67 km 10 km
May 24, 2009 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 60 km 10 km
May 2, 2008 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 70 km 10 km
May 26, 2009 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 81 km 10 km
May 24, 2008 59 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.6 132 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 62 km 3 km
May 2, 2008 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 72 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michinmahuida Stratovolcano 2,452 m (8,045 ft) 1835 64 km
Huequi Lava dome(s) 1,318 m (4,324 ft) 1920 107 km
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 156 km
Crater Basalt Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
May 41°F (5°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 36°F (2°C) 8.0 in
July 34°F (1°C) 8.1 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 6.8 in
September 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Futaleufú has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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