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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 51.9 sq mi (134.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7408°N, 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").