Biobio, Chile
Penco
Penco is a town in Biobio, Chile, close to the sea. It has a population of about 46,176 (2020). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now15°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population46,176
Local time12:42
36.74° S, 73.00° WElevation 24 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code4150000October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month85mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Penco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:59 · 20:1513 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:44Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJune
301 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
20 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
January
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
How Penco has grown
People living in the built-up area (14 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+96%28k in 1975 → 55k in 2025Weather in Penco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 15 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct17°12°19.3 mm
Fri23 Oct17°10°7.7 mm
Sat24 Oct18°9°
Sun25 Oct22°10°
Mon26 Oct20°12°
Tue27 Oct20°11°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct22°12°
Thu29 Oct21°11°
Fri30 Oct20°10°
Sat31 Oct19°15°2.5 mm
When to go to Penco
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 98 | 99 | 96 | 85 | 62 | 35 | 41 | 51 | 67 | 90 | 96 | 98 |
| High | 25° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° |
| Low | 13° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 10° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 26 | 31 | 87 | 275 | 301 | 276 | 197 | 110 | 85 | 49 | 30 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° |
What's on in Penco
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Penco
0.5 km
Fuerte La Planchada10 km
Casa del DeporteBuilt 194110 km
Edificio de AnatomíaBuilt 192910 km
Edificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCBuilt 193210 km
Edificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Built 1936
10 km
Foro abiertoBuilt 1958Museum0.2 km
Museo de la Historia de Penco
Museum11 km
HuáscarOutdoors around Penco
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Parque Acuático para niños del Parque EcuadorWater parks
0.8 kmCojuviCamp sites
0.8 kmBalneario Municipal Laguna ChicaWater parks
1 kmEspigón de Abrigo RocuantViewpoints
1.7 kmDeutsch LookoutViewpoints
2.1 kmCirco Mall PlazaTheme parks
3 kmNature around Penco
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Chile seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Penco
Earthquakes around Penco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950292magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.8Cobquecura 9 km ←2010 · 69 km
8.1Cañete 4 km ↘1960 · 125 km
7.8Purén 4 km ↘1960 · 147 km
7.5Santa Juana 11 km ↗1953 · 41 km
Tsunamis · Penco
–15 January 2022volcanic eruption–27 February 2010earthquake4.2 m27 February 2010earthquake5.5 m27 February 2010earthquake6.5 m27 February 2010earthquake6.2 m27 February 2010earthquake5.7 m27 February 2010earthquake5.2 m27 February 2010earthquake1.5 m17 August 1906earthquake–10 May 1877earthquake–13 August 1868earthquake–7 November 1837earthquake9 m20 February 1835earthquake–20 February 1835earthquake3.5 m25 May 1751earthquake–29 October 1746earthquake8 m8 July 1730earthquake–15 March 1657earthquake5 m24 November 1604earthquake–16 December 1575earthquake–8 February 1570earthquake–28 October 1562probably an earthquake
Towns and villages around Penco
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Penco from above
Around Penco30 places to see, do and reach nearby
Andalien RiverNature16 kmNonguén National ParkNature18 kmIsla de Los ReyesNature5.8 kmBanco GalvezNature10 kmBanco MarinaoNature11 kmQuiriquina IslandNature14 kmRoca Villa do BurdeosNature14 kmIslote PrenzelNature17 kmFuerte La PlanchadaMonument0.5 kmCasa del DeporteMonument10 kmEdificio de AnatomíaMonument10 kmEdificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCMonument10 kmEdificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Monument10 kmForo abiertoMonument10 kmEdificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCMonument10 kmEdificio de Ciencias Jurídicas y SocialesMonument10 kmMuseo de la Historia de PencoMuseum0.2 kmHuáscarMuseum11 kmGalería de la Historia de ConcepciónMuseum11 kmMuseo de Arte Religioso de la Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónMuseum11 kmMuseo de Historia Natural de Concepción (Chile)Museum8.9 kmLirquénStation3.3 kmLos CóndoresStation8.8 kmUniversidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaStation9.4 kmConcepciónPlace11 kmSan Pedro de la PazPlace14 kmHualpénPlace11 kmTalcahuanoPlace11 kmChiguayantePlace21 kmToméPlace14 km
Postal code
4150000
Getting to Penco
Carriel Sur International AirportCCP
7 kmLa Araucanía International AirportZCO
245 kmLirquénRailway station
3.3 kmLos CóndoresRailway station
8.8 kmUniversidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaRailway station
9.4 kmPlaces near Penco
Places with a climate like Penco
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Penco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Penco.
What is the hottest month in Penco?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Penco?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Penco?
June is the wettest month with about 301 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Penco?
The sea is warmest in January at about 15°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Penco?
The postal code of Penco is 4150000.