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Weather & Climate in Putre, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Putre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,627 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,627 ft (3,544 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.1982°N, 69.5607°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 30, 1999 | 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.6 | 88 km | 128 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile | M6.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 45 km | 130 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 29 km | 118 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 80 km | 148 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 77 km | 116 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 46 km | 85 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 105 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 12 km | 114 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 58 km | 106 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 28 km | 116 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 124 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 70 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 118 km | 104 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 62 km | 119 km |
| Jan 14, 2002 | 133 km NE of Iquique, Chile | M5.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 15 km | 106 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 48 km | 141 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 102 km | 116 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 19 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taapaca (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 13 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 44 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 131 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in |
Putre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in June to 51°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (0.0").