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Weather & Climate in Puyehue, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puyehue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.6594°N, 72.6017°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 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 | 54 km | 129 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Mar 9, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile | M5.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 125 km | 168 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 134 km | 48 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 26 km | 61 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile | M4.9 | 63 km | 48 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.9 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.8 | 81 km | 41 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.8 | 75 km | 50 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.8 | 47 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 45 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1991 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2007 | 85 km SW of Corral, Chile | M4.7 | 139 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 | 123 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | - | 56 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antillanca Volcanic Complex (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 41 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 42 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 45 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 50 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 57 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 71 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 75 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 95 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 122 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 136 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 147 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 150 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in |
Puyehue has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (3.0").