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Weather & Climate in Lumaco, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lumaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 553.0 sq mi (1,432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1649°N, 72.9055°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
821 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 | 42 km | 24 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 37 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 49 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 80 km | 38 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 71 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 40 km | 27 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 141 km | 81 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 53 km | 45 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile | M5.9 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 65 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 44 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 149 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 130 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 55 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 44 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 111 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 118 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 118 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 130 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 150 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 157 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 161 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 180 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in |
Lumaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.9").