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Weather & Climate in Paine, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 333.9 sq mi (864.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.8080°N, 70.7411°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,600 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Mar 11, 2010 | 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M7.0 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 150 km | 28 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.9 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 61 km | 120 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 27 km W of Rauco, Chile | M6.2 | 146 km | 46 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M6.1 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 101 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 87 km | 43 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile | M6.0 | 141 km | 35 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile | M5.9 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile | M5.9 | 118 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 147 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 117 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 147 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 150 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 78 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 93 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 97 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 117 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 165 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Paine has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.1").