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Weather & Climate in Punta Arenas, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta Arenas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -53.1628°N, 70.9092°W |
| Timezone | America/Punta_Arenas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 31, 1996 | 99 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile | M5.0 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 113 km NW of Ushuaia, Argentina | M4.5 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 93 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.5 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 128 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2019 | 35 km NW of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 81 km SSE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 95 km NNW of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.4 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 92 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 92 km S of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 87 km NW of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.2 | 88 km | 39 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 122 km S of Punta Arenas, Chile | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pali-Aike Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in |
Punta Arenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 34°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and October the driest (1.3").