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Weather & Climate in La Junta, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Junta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.9743°N, 72.4055°W |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 21, 2007 | 18 km N of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M6.2 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 130 km | 157 km |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile | M5.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 150 km | 32 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile | M5.2 | 41 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 81 km W of Puerto Cisnes, Chile | M5.0 | 144 km | 58 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 34 km NW of Puerto Cisnes, Chile | M5.0 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 68 km WNW of La Junta, Chile | M5.0 | 68 km | 77 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 36 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M4.8 | 136 km | 15 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 23 km NNE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M4.7 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Jan 24, 2007 | 17 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M4.7 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 133 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Eruption + Earthquake | 50.0 m | 10 | 147 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 131 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in |
La Junta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (3.7").