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Weather & Climate in Yumbel, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yumbel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 304.5 sq mi (788.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.0982°N, 72.5608°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,395 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 83 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 126 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 2010 | 30 km S of Cañete, Chile | M6.3 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 79 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.0 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile | M6.0 | 60 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile | M6.0 | 27 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 113 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 138 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 51 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 41 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 130 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 105 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 86 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 51 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 113 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 134 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 148 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 157 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 166 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 192 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in |
Yumbel has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.6").