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Weather & Climate in Río Bueno, Chile

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Río Bueno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°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 200 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density13,757/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3349°N, 72.9556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 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 97 km 129 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 108 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2020 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.3 147 km 168 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 55 km 33 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 105 km 33 km
Feb 6, 1992 109 km WSW of Corral, Chile M5.2 133 km 34 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 150 km 25 km
Mar 2, 2010 52 km NW of Corral, Chile M5.1 116 km 35 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 138 km 71 km
Jun 23, 2017 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile M5.0 144 km 115 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 92 km 10 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 21 km 61 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 67 km 13 km
May 28, 1991 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile M4.9 28 km 48 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 104 km 14 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.8 100 km 50 km
Feb 11, 2021 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile M4.8 102 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 75 km 13 km
Apr 27, 2011 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M4.8 104 km 41 km
Jun 4, 2011 39 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.7 97 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m - 101 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake - 1,321 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carran-Los Venados (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 75 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 76 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 84 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 91 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 92 km
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 94 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 114 km
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 117 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 127 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 128 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 134 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 141 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 146 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 159 km
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 8.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 8.0 in
July 45°F (7°C) 8.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Río Bueno has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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