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Weather & Climate in Purén, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 247.6 sq mi (641.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0334°N, 73.0715°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
951 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 2, 2011 | 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile | M7.2 | 42 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 21 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 48 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 118 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 34 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 92 km | 38 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 57 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 45 km | 20 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 57 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile | M5.9 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 21 km | 27 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 144 km | 81 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 43 km | 45 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 53 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 32 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 134 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 115 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 38 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 23 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 134 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 128 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 135 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 138 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 143 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 167 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 171 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 177 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in |
Purén has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.1").