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Weather & Climate in Temuco, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Temuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.7363°N, 72.5974°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
442 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 | 76 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 97 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 136 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 50 km | 38 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 148 km | 138 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 103 km | 27 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 118 km | 45 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 113 km | 35 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 18 km E of Lebu, Chile | M5.8 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 79 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 21 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.7 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km S of Cañete, Chile | M5.6 | 105 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 42 km SSW of Lebu, Chile | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 39 km SW of Lebu, Chile | M5.6 | 147 km | 19 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 | 97 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 114 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 111 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1,321 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 76 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 93 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 96 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 97 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 97 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 113 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 135 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 138 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 141 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 155 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Temuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (1.5").