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Weather & Climate in Panquehue, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panquehue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 56.3 sq mi (145.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.7714°N, 70.8361°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11,764 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 16, 2015 | 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile | M7.0 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.9 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.7 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.6 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.4 | 66 km | 51 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 141 km | 120 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile | M6.4 | 57 km | 32 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile | M6.2 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.2 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile | M6.2 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | M6.1 | 142 km | 19 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile | M6.1 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile | M6.0 | 118 km | 39 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile | M6.0 | 79 km | 37 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | M6.0 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | M6.0 | 127 km | 43 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 59 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile | M5.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 69 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 112 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 91 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 112 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 46 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 69 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 121 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 143 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
Panquehue has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.0").