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Weather & Climate in Osorno, Chile

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

Osorno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area367.3 sq mi (951.3 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates-40.5740°N, 73.1335°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Aug 22, 1999 132 km WSW of Corral, Chile M6.4 137 km 33 km
Sep 26, 2019 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M6.1 99 km 129 km
Dec 26, 1998 143 km W of Purranque, Chile M5.6 146 km 10 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 132 km 33 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 76 km 33 km
Oct 31, 2002 112 km WSW of Corral, Chile M5.2 144 km 33 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 84 km 33 km
Dec 18, 1997 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile M5.2 139 km 48 km
Feb 6, 1992 109 km WSW of Corral, Chile M5.2 118 km 34 km
Mar 2, 2010 52 km NW of Corral, Chile M5.1 131 km 35 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 104 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2016 32 km NW of Ancud, Chile M5.0 145 km 23 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 34 km 61 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 82 km 13 km
Sep 10, 1999 133 km WSW of Corral, Chile M4.9 139 km 33 km
May 28, 1991 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile M4.9 59 km 48 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 118 km 14 km
Feb 11, 2021 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile M4.8 130 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.8 116 km 50 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 88 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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 27 145 km
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m 89 km
1633 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 147 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1,321 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorno (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 80 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 85 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 86 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 86 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 93 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 95 km
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 105 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 118 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 123 km
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 152 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 152 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 164 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 170 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 174 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 7.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 44°F (7°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in

Osorno has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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