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Calingasta, Argentina

Full City Profile

8,176 Population 3,145/sq mi density
4,491 ft Elevation 1,369 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Calingasta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density3,145/sq mi
Coordinates-31.3339°N, 69.4208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/San_Juan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.79"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,750 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 19, 2021 26 km SW of Pocito, Argentina M6.4 81 km
Jun 8, 1993 30 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina M6.3 31 km
Sep 24, 2002 29 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina M6.3 29 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km WSW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M6.0 45 km
Sep 15, 1991 52 km WSW of Calingasta, Argentina M5.9 53 km
Oct 30, 1993 7 km SE of Caucete, Argentina M5.8 120 km
May 27, 2003 10 km NW of Albardón, Argentina M5.7 78 km
Sep 4, 1990 34 km ENE of Calingasta, Argentina M5.7 35 km
Jul 16, 1990 72 km NE of Los Andes, Chile M5.7 135 km
May 20, 2019 57 km WSW of Calingasta, Argentina M5.5 58 km
Nov 27, 1998 86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.5 90 km
May 18, 2003 31 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina M5.5 32 km
Feb 27, 1991 2 km NNW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina M5.4 139 km
May 8, 2009 83 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina M5.4 84 km
Jan 28, 2018 22 km NW of Albardón, Argentina M5.4 72 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km NW of Albardón, Argentina M5.4 78 km
Aug 4, 1999 19 km E of Caucete, Argentina M5.4 132 km
Apr 4, 2014 68 km ENE of Salamanca, Chile M5.4 88 km
Dec 1, 1991 81 km S of Calingasta, Argentina M5.4 82 km
Dec 11, 1998 36 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.4 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
July 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Calingasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.2").

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