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Weather & Climate in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Chacabuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.4667°N, 72.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 21, 2007 | 18 km N of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M6.2 | 28 km | 37 km |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M6.1 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.7 | 41 km | 25 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 13 km W of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 40 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.4 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 34 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 52 km | 32 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile | M5.2 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 52 km | 50 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 25 km SSE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 38 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 32 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 37 km WSW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 37 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 35 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 39 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile | M5.0 | 40 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Eruption + Earthquake | 50.0 m | 10 | 26 km |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hudson, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 1,905 m (6,250 ft) | 2011 | 50 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in |
Puerto Chacabuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 36°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (4.6").