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Weather & Climate in Las Animas, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Animas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 464.7 sq mi (1,203.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.8087°N, 73.2182°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 106 km | 38 km |
| Apr 28, 1994 | 130 km WNW of Corral, Chile | M5.6 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 118 km W of Corral, Chile | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.6 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 1991 | 116 km W of Corral, Chile | M5.4 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Mar 9, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile | M5.3 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 112 km WSW of Corral, Chile | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1992 | 109 km WSW of Corral, Chile | M5.2 | 130 km | 34 km |
| Aug 27, 2003 | 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile | M5.1 | 98 km | 71 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 52 km NW of Corral, Chile | M5.1 | 59 km | 35 km |
| Aug 9, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 122 km | 39 km |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile | M5.0 | 130 km | 115 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 82 km | 61 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 13 km NNE of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 62 km W of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 22 km NNE of Nueva Imperial, Chile | M5.0 | 143 km | 35 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 14 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1,321 | 2 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mocho-Choshuenco (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 103 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 115 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 128 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 133 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 140 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 140 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 141 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 148 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 152 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 157 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 173 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 177 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 179 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in |
Las Animas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 45°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (2.3").