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Weather & Climate in Galvarino, Chile

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

Galvarino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area264.3 sq mi (684.6 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-38.4136°N, 72.7815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

668 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 48 km 24 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 97 km 21 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 60 km 22 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 70 km 19 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 122 km 21 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 59 km 38 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 100 km 32 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 90 km 20 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 117 km 18 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 65 km 27 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 86 km 18 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 83 km 35 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 80 km 45 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 140 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 81 km 20 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 106 km 29 km
Feb 28, 2011 27 km N of Lebu, Chile M5.8 142 km 32 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 44 km 35 km
Feb 27, 2010 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 81 km 35 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 113 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 62 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 78 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 97 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 100 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 104 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 126 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 129 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 129 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 134 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 142 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 151 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 153 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 164 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 168 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 175 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 180 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 6.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 6.5 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in

Galvarino has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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