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Weather & Climate in Vilcún, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vilcún experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 609.6 sq mi (1,578.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.6688°N, 72.2257°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 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 | 102 km | 24 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 116 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 83 km | 38 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 135 km | 162 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 116 km | 138 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile | M6.0 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Mar 7, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.9 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 15 km NW of Angol, Chile | M5.9 | 121 km | 45 km |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile | M5.8 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 21 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M5.7 | 121 km | 26 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 25 km S of Cañete, Chile | M5.6 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.6 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 11 km ESE of Cañete, Chile | M5.5 | 131 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 118 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 134 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 43 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 64 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 64 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 70 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 77 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 102 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 107 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 124 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 128 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 141 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 146 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in |
Vilcún has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (2.1").