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Weather & Climate in Quellón, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quellón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 3,751.0 sq mi (9,715.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.1182°N, 73.6166°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 3, 2017 | 76 km WSW of Quellón, Chile | M5.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile | M5.2 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 17 km ESE of Castro, Chile | M5.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Near the coast of Los Lagos, Chile | M5.1 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 39 km W of Quellón, Chile | M5.1 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 19 km W of Chonchi, Chile | M5.0 | 62 km | 32 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 23 km WSW of Chonchi, Chile | M5.0 | 60 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Ancud, Chile | M5.0 | 132 km | 45 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 68 km WNW of La Junta, Chile | M5.0 | 83 km | 77 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 33 km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | M4.9 | 77 km | 27 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 51 km W of Chonchi, Chile | M4.9 | 84 km | 32 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 29 km W of Castro, Chile | M4.8 | 79 km | 28 km |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 39 km WSW of Chonchi, Chile | M4.8 | 62 km | 24 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 92 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 76 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 41 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 102 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 118 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in |
Quellón has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (4.7").