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Weather & Climate in Lago Puelo, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lago Puelo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.0668°N, 71.6038°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 26, 2019 | 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M6.1 | 143 km | 129 km |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 101 km | 157 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 27 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 50 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 122 km | 48 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 68 km | 78 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 61 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 70 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 103 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 74 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apagado (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 83 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 87 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 106 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 107 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 118 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 130 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 134 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 150 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 170 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in |
Lago Puelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.4").