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Weather & Climate in Puerto Natales, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Natales has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 18,909.0 sq mi (48,974.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -51.7299°N, 72.5060°W |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 13, 2025 | 35 km NE of 28 de Noviembre, Argentina | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 12 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2004 | 40 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M5.1 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Aug 31, 1996 | 99 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 39 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.9 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 38 km S of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.9 | 118 km | 26 km |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 41 km NNE of Río Turbio, Argentina | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 142 km WSW of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.8 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 32 km S of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.7 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 36 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 22 km ENE of 28 de Noviembre, Argentina | M4.5 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 93 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.5 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 119 km W of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.4 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 26 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 95 km NNW of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.4 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 67 km NNE of Río Turbio, Argentina | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 81 km SSE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 128 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1999 | 14 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 92 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reclus (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reclus | Pyroclastic cone | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 1908 | 113 km |
| Aguilera | Stratovolcano | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) | -1250 | 178 km |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in |
Puerto Natales has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 35°F in July to 53°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and November the driest (0.9").