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Chos Malal, Argentina

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11,721 Population 349/sq mi density
2,815 ft Elevation 858 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Chos Malal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates-37.3781°N, 70.2709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 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 91 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 147 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 115 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 125 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 51 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 69 km
Jan 23, 2009 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 120 km
Aug 15, 2010 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 97 km
May 17, 1991 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 94 km
Feb 27, 2010 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.9 143 km
Feb 1, 2001 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile M4.9 136 km
Oct 19, 1997 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina M4.9 119 km
Feb 21, 1991 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina M4.8 81 km
Jan 21, 2011 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.8 148 km
Mar 1, 2010 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.8 103 km
Mar 19, 2001 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.8 50 km
Apr 8, 2002 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 54 km
May 7, 2016 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 85 km
Jun 23, 2011 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina M4.7 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tromen (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 34 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 69 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 84 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 95 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 96 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 113 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 120 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 125 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 137 km
Payun Matru Shield 3,715 m (12,188 ft) -5050 140 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 148 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 159 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 160 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 163 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
July 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest

Chos Malal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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