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Weather & Climate in Palena, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
35°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.6188°N, 71.8043°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 74 km | 157 km |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile | M5.2 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 34 km NW of Puerto Cisnes, Chile | M5.0 | 143 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 68 km WNW of La Junta, Chile | M5.0 | 116 km | 77 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 105 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 25 km NNE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 12 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 12 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 38 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 10 km NE of Futaleufú, Chile | M4.4 | 56 km | 165 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 23 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.4 | 101 km | 2 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 |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 105 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 35°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in |
Palena has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.1").