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Weather & Climate in Puerto Varas, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Varas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.3195°N, 72.9854°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 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 | 100 km | 129 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 132 km | 126 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 17 km ESE of Castro, Chile | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 56 km | 48 km |
| Jan 7, 2016 | 32 km NW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 100 km | 23 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 99 km | 45 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 98 km | 61 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 123 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile | M4.9 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.9 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.8 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.8 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1991 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 69 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 53 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 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 |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 47 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 60 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 71 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 72 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 92 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 109 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 122 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 133 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 171 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 175 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in |
Puerto Varas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (3.0").