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Weather & Climate in Saavedra, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saavedra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 169.4 sq mi (438.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.7870°N, 73.3971°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
579 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 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 80 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 134 km WSW of Carahue, Chile | M6.5 | 112 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 22 km | 38 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 102 km | 20 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 121 km W of Carahue, Chile | M5.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 71 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 18 km E of Lebu, Chile | M5.8 | 130 km | 29 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 73 km | 35 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 64 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.8 | 138 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 72 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 88 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 103 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 145 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 151 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 161 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 164 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 164 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 165 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 173 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 189 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 195 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in |
Saavedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (1.0").