Temuco
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Suitable with normal precautions
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Wildfire risk in the southern region
- Seismic activity (historical earthquakes)
- Typical urban crime levels
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Temuco month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Temuco are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), July the coldest (average low 4°C), and June the wettest (about 209 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8 | 10.7 | 27 | 12.5 |
| February | 24.6 | 11.4 | 19 | 11.8 |
| March | 21.1 | 9.6 | 67 | 9.8 |
| April | 16.7 | 7.7 | 109 | 7.7 |
| May | 13.4 | 6.0 | 131 | 6.6 |
| June | 11.3 | 4.8 | 209 | 5.3 |
| July | 10.8 | 3.9 | 171 | 5.8 |
| August | 11.9 | 4.3 | 156 | 6.7 |
| September | 13.7 | 4.8 | 113 | 8.2 |
| October | 15.6 | 5.9 | 92 | 9.6 |
| November | 18.5 | 8.1 | 52 | 11.1 |
| December | 21.7 | 9.6 | 40 | 12.5 |
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People and places shaping Temuco
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Research updated Tuesday, August 11, 2026Past and future events in Temuco
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Previously
- Documented history · 1881
The city was founded by Chilean army on 24 February 1881, as a fort during the Occupation of the Araucanía.
- Documented history · 1888
On 15 April 1888, the first city officers were elected including the first mayor José del Rosario Muñoz.
- Documented history · 1895
The city grew quickly; a census in 1895 indicated a population of 7,708 people, and when Cautin was declared a province, Temuco became its capital, with its population by that time of 16,037 people.
- Documented history · 2010
In 2010 Temuco was affected by the earthquake on 27 February centered 400 km (250 mi) to the north.
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01 · OverviewTemuco, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Temuco took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Temuco
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Temuco
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Temuco
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Temuco
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Temuco
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Temuco
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Frequently Asked Questions about Temuco
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01 · Q&AWhere is Temuco located and what are its coordinates?
Temuco is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -38.7363, -72.5974 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Temuco?
Temuco has a recorded population of approximately 238,129 and observes the America/Santiago time zone (CLP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Temuco?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Temuco include es-CL, and the circulating currency is CLP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Temuco?
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