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El Huecú, Argentina

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1,399 Population 42/sq mi density
4,016 ft Elevation 1,224 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
El Huecú experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6449°N, 70.5810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 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 61 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 75 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 103 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 48 km
May 24, 2012 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.4 82 km
May 22, 1999 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.3 96 km
May 17, 1991 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 119 km
Aug 15, 2010 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 103 km
Jan 23, 2009 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 142 km
Feb 27, 2010 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.9 111 km
Feb 1, 2001 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile M4.9 147 km
Mar 19, 2001 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.8 36 km
Jan 21, 2011 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.8 117 km
Mar 1, 2010 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.8 94 km
Feb 21, 1991 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina M4.8 43 km
Aug 25, 1991 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina M4.7 45 km
Apr 8, 2002 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 81 km
Jul 8, 2006 49 km SSE of Coihueco, Chile M4.7 110 km
Jul 9, 2019 27 km NNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 101 km
May 7, 2016 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trolon (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 30 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 58 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 73 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 74 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 82 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 85 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 100 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 112 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 113 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 119 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 120 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 154 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 154 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 169 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
June 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

El Huecú has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 35°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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