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Weather & Climate in Traiguén, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Traiguén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 399.3 sq mi (1,034.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.2496°N, 72.6703°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
733 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 | 58 km | 24 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 89 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 60 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 79 km | 38 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 143 km | 138 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 84 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.9 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 90 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 133 km | 81 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 63 km | 45 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 62 km | 27 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile | M5.9 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 18 km E of Lebu, Chile | M5.8 | 98 km | 29 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile | M5.8 | 104 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 | 66 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 142 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 78 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 90 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 96 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 96 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 113 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 128 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 137 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 149 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 161 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 184 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Traiguén has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.1").