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Arauco, Argentina

La Rioja · Argentina

Arauco is a small city in La Rioja, Argentina with a population of 13,720. Elevation: 2,677 ft (816 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

13,720 Population 2,167/sq mi density
2,677 ft Elevation 816 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / La Rioja Timezone

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About Arauco

Arauco (La Rioja) is a municipality and village in La Rioja Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population13,720
Density2,167/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Population13,720
Population Density2,167 / sq mi
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Coordinates-28.5807°, -66.7925°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceLa Rioja
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (301 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arauco

Arauco is a small city in Argentina (La Rioja) with a population of 13,720. The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet (816 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/La_Rioja.

Climate in Arauco

Arauco has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 14.7° / 38.7° 91.2
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 13° / 37.4° 96.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 11.7° / 36° 75.9
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 8.8° / 32.5° 35.3
May 14.5°C / 58°F 2.4° / 30.1° 5.7
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 0.6° / 29.1° 30.7
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F -0.1° / 28.8° 1.7
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 1.9° / 32.6° 0.4
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 4.5° / 36.9° 9.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 7.3° / 37.3° 23.9
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 10.5° / 38.8° 49.4
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 13.3° / 39.7° 69.4
Arauco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Argentina avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density2,167/sq mi
Coordinates-28.5807°N, 66.7925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina M6.4 93 km
May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 40 km
Apr 21, 2001 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina M5.8 92 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 74 km
Apr 9, 2010 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina M5.8 130 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 84 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 63 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 71 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 58 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 77 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 93 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 66 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 66 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 78 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 52 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 73 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 66 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 80 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 79 km
Mar 13, 2023 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.2 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in

Arauco has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Arauco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación del Olivo

Stadiums & Teams in Arauco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arauco

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anillaco AirportSmall Airport
Chilecito AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arauco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)

🇦🇷 About Argentina

Capital Buenos Aires
Population 44,494,502
Area 2,766,890 km²
GDP (USD) $649,461,687,959
GDP per capita $14,262
HDI 0.849
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 92.2%
Currency ARS (Peso)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish
Calling code +54
TLD .ar
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Argentina

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 24 Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
Apr 2 Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 25 May Revolution Día de la Revolución de Mayo
Jun 15 Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes
Jun 20 General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano
Jul 9 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 17 General José de San Martín Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Oct 12 Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
Nov 23 National Sovereignty Day Día de la Soberanía Nacional
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arauco

What is the population of Arauco?

Arauco has a population of 13,720 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 2,167 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arauco?

Arauco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.

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