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Puerto Aysén
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Puerto Aysén in 2008
Location of the commune of Aisén in Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region
Location of the commune of Aisén in Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Puerto Aysén
Location in Aysén
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Puerto Aysén
Location in Chile
Region Aysén
Province Aysén
Municipalidad Aysén
Comuna Aysén
Government
 • Type Municipalidad
Population
 (2017 census [1])
 • Total 27,644
Time zone UTC−04:00 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−03:00 (CLST)
Area code(s) Country + town = 56 + 67
Climate Cfb

Puerto Aysén is a city in Chile. It is located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region. The city is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the start of the Aisén Fjord. It is in the far south of the country.

Puerto Aysén is an important city. It is the capital of both the Aysén Province and the local area called Aisén. The city is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Coyhaique, the main city of the region. It is also 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Puerto Chacabuco. This port is the main way to reach Puerto Aysén by sea.

People first settled here around 1914. Puerto Aysén officially became a city on January 28, 1928. About 27,644 people lived here in 2017. A popular place to visit nearby is Lagoon San Rafael.

Economy and Trade in Puerto Aysén

The main ways people earn money in Puerto Aysén are through fishing and tourism. These activities are very important for the city.

Port of Chacabuco: A Busy Hub

The port of Chacabuco is a key part of the economy. It handles both passenger ferries and cargo ships. Ships bring in important goods like fuel and other supplies. They also take out products like live cattle and other farm goods.

Power Plants in the Area

Around the city, there are several power plants. These plants help provide electricity. Some use water power (hydro-powered), and others use heat (thermal-powered).

Understanding Puerto Aysén's Climate

Puerto Aysén has an oceanic climate. This type of climate is known for having a lot of rain all year. In fact, it is one of the wettest places in Chile.

Rainfall and Temperatures

The most rain usually falls in late autumn and early winter. This is typical for oceanic climates. The highest temperature ever recorded in Puerto Aysén was 35.3 degrees Celsius (95.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in February 2019. The lowest temperature was -8.9 degrees Celsius (16 degrees Fahrenheit) in June 1965.

Climate data for Puerto Aisén (1991–2020, extremes 1955–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.9
(94.8)
35.3
(95.5)
31.5
(88.7)
23.6
(74.5)
18.5
(65.3)
15.3
(59.5)
16.6
(61.9)
17.0
(62.6)
23.7
(74.7)
26.0
(78.8)
29.0
(84.2)
31.0
(87.8)
35.3
(95.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 21.3
(70.3)
19.7
(67.5)
18.5
(65.3)
15.4
(59.7)
12.1
(53.8)
8.4
(47.1)
8.4
(47.1)
10.0
(50.0)
13.6
(56.5)
15.6
(60.1)
17.1
(62.8)
18.8
(65.8)
14.9
(58.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 14.2
(57.6)
13.9
(57.0)
12.3
(54.1)
9.7
(49.5)
7.2
(45.0)
4.9
(40.8)
4.3
(39.7)
5.8
(42.4)
7.5
(45.5)
9.5
(49.1)
11.3
(52.3)
13.0
(55.4)
9.5
(49.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6)
8.8
(47.8)
6.8
(44.2)
5.0
(41.0)
3.1
(37.6)
1.2
(34.2)
0.4
(32.7)
2.0
(35.6)
2.2
(36.0)
4.7
(40.5)
5.9
(42.6)
7.7
(45.9)
4.7
(40.5)
Record low °C (°F) 1.0
(33.8)
0.6
(33.1)
−2.9
(26.8)
−3.4
(25.9)
−5.8
(21.6)
−8.6
(16.5)
−8.9
(16.0)
−5.4
(22.3)
−7.4
(18.7)
−3.2
(26.2)
−4.0
(24.8)
0.9
(33.6)
−8.9
(16.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 160.2
(6.31)
127.7
(5.03)
157.4
(6.20)
178.4
(7.02)
255.5
(10.06)
253.0
(9.96)
224.2
(8.83)
219.2
(8.63)
145.5
(5.73)
173.4
(6.83)
186.8
(7.35)
174.3
(6.86)
2,255.6
(88.80)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 14.0 12.2 13.7 14.1 15.8 16.7 15.6 16.3 14.2 15.0 15.6 15.4 178.5
Average relative humidity (%) 73 75 77 83 88 88 87 84 80 75 73 73 80
Source 1: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile (humidity 1970–2000)
Source 2: NOAA (precipitation days 1991–2020)

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