Weather & Climate in Penco, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Penco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 51.9 sq mi (134.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7408°S, 72.9953°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,576 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 69 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 36 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 35 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.3 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 49 km | 16 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 47 km | 19 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 24 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 36 km | 20 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 32 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 88 km | 32 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 19 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 69 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 10 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 29 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 32 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 10 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 164 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in |
Penco has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.5").