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Buta Ranquil, Argentina

Full City Profile

2,221 Population 66/sq mi density
3,780 ft Elevation 1,152 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Buta Ranquil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates-37.0522°N, 69.8771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 18, 2025.

Jul 17, 2023 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina M6.6 136 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 125 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 88 km
May 24, 2012 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.4 55 km
May 22, 1999 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.3 61 km
Jan 23, 2009 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 111 km
Aug 15, 2010 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 112 km
May 17, 1991 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 83 km
Mar 4, 2010 105 km N of Barrancas, Argentina M5.0 132 km
Feb 1, 2001 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile M4.9 138 km
Oct 19, 1997 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina M4.9 91 km
Feb 21, 1991 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina M4.8 131 km
Mar 1, 2010 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.8 132 km
Mar 19, 2001 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.8 93 km
May 2, 1996 55 km ESE of Longaví, Chile M4.8 147 km
Apr 8, 2002 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 56 km
May 7, 2016 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 75 km
Apr 18, 2025 69 km NNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 122 km
Jul 8, 2006 49 km SSE of Coihueco, Chile M4.7 147 km
Aug 25, 1991 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina M4.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tromen (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 17 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 68 km
Payun Matru Shield 3,715 m (12,188 ft) -5050 90 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 119 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 123 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 135 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 136 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 146 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 147 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 169 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 175 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 175 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 175 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 181 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
May 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
June 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
September 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Buta Ranquil has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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