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El Calafate, Argentina
Santa Cruz · Argentina
El Calafate is a small city in Santa Cruz, Argentina with a population of 8,000. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Calafate
El Calafate, also called Calafate, is a city in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz, in Patagonia. It is located on the southern border of Lago Argentino, in the southwest part of the province. It is the seat of government for the Lago Argentino Department within the province. The name of the city is also the name of a small bush, with yellow flowers and dark-blue berries, that is very commonly seen in the region—the calafate. The word comes from the word calafate, which is Spanish for 'caulk'.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,000 |
| Population Density | 905 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | -50.3408°, -72.2768° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Santa Cruz |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.6 inches (345 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
About El Calafate
El Calafate is a small city in Argentina (Santa Cruz) with a population of 8,000. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 29°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos.
Climate in El Calafate
El Calafate has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jan (13°C), the coldest is Jul (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 171 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -50.3408°N, 72.2768°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | LAGO ARGENTINO | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aguilera (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aguilera | Stratovolcano | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) | -1250 | 105 km |
| Reclus | Pyroclastic cone | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 1908 | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
El Calafate has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 29°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in El Calafate
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calafate Alta Performance | College | — | — |
Schools in El Calafate
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPES Nº 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial 5 | — | — | — | — |
| EPP Nro 73 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela General Básica N° 9 "Contralmirante Valentín Feilberg" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Calafate
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in El Calafate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Interpretación Histórica | ||||
| Glaciarium | ||||
| Museo Argentino del Juguete | ||||
| Punta Walichu (Cuevas de Gualicho) |
Hotels in El Calafate
60 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Calafate
72 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Calafate
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in El Calafate
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Calafate
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in El Calafate
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in El Calafate
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Calafate
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Calafate
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Calafate
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in El Calafate
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Calafate
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in El Calafate
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Calafate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fabrica |
Airports Near El Calafate
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | FTE | Large Airport |
| Estancia Río Bote Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Tapi Aike Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in El Calafate
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Argentino | |
| OCA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Calafate
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Del Nazareno | |
| Parroquia Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús |
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What is the population of El Calafate?
El Calafate has a population of 8,000 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 905 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Calafate?
El Calafate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 29°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.