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Weather & Climate in Villarrica, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villarrica 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 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 597.6 sq mi (1,547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.2857°N, 72.2279°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 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 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 15 km S of Carahue, Chile | M6.1 | 93 km | 38 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 123 km | 162 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile | M5.8 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 38 km WNW of Carahue, Chile | M5.6 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile | M5.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 137 km | 168 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 91 km | 25 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 52 km NW of Corral, Chile | M5.1 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile | M5.1 | 63 km | 106 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 45 km NW of Carahue, Chile | M5.1 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Aug 27, 2003 | 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile | M5.1 | 23 km | 71 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 29 km N of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Aug 9, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 102 km | 39 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 44 km NW of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile | M5.0 | 38 km | 115 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 13 km NNE of Carahue, Chile | M5.0 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 138 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 30 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 41 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 49 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 70 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 73 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 74 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 79 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 87 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 115 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 119 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 120 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 145 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 15.2 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 15.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in |
Villarrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (2.7").