Calilegua, Argentina
Jujuy · Argentina
Calilegua is a mid-size city in Jujuy, Argentina with a population of 48,518. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Calilegua
Calilegua is a town and municipality in Jujuy Province in Argentina.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,518 |
| Population Density | 198 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.7744°, -64.7700° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Jujuy |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calilegua
Calilegua is a mid-size city in Argentina (Jujuy) with a population of 48,518. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Jujuy.
Climate in Calilegua
Calilegua has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 896 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 245.1 sq mi (634.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7744°S, 64.7700°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
Calilegua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Calilegua
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
Stadiums & Teams in Calilegua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calilegua
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | JUJ | Large Airport |
| Orán Airport | ORA | Medium Airport |
| Calilegua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jujuy Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pichanal-Franzini Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerta De Avalos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Salvita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Scaro Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Calilegua?
Calilegua has a population of 48,518 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 245.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calilegua?
Calilegua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.
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