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Weather & Climate in Puerto Montt, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Montt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.4693°N, 72.9424°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 26, 2019 | 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M6.1 | 107 km | 129 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 118 km | 126 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 17 km ESE of Castro, Chile | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 40 km | 48 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 91 km | 45 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 113 km | 61 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 32 km NW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 98 km | 23 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.9 | 131 km | 13 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.8 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 2004 | 45 km NNE of Ancud, Chile | M4.7 | 64 km | 44 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1991 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 55 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 144 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 58 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Calbuco (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 31 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 55 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 55 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 61 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 80 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 101 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 105 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 120 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 144 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 153 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in |
Puerto Montt has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (3.5").