Esquel, Argentina

Full City Profile

37,261 Population 5,850/sq mi density
1,893 ft Elevation 577 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Esquel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)

Geography

Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density5,850/sq mi
Coordinates42.9115°S, 71.3195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on May 28, 2024.

Feb 10, 2007 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina M5.5 21 km
Mar 17, 2010 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile M5.4 145 km
Mar 11, 1996 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 93 km
May 24, 2008 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 128 km
May 2, 2008 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.2 79 km
May 3, 2008 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.0 77 km
May 24, 2008 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.0 123 km
Jun 25, 2017 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 104 km
Jan 2, 1995 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina M4.9 145 km
May 24, 2008 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 111 km
May 2, 2008 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.9 92 km
Jan 20, 2009 Los Lagos, Chile M4.8 130 km
May 24, 2009 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 90 km
May 2, 2008 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 96 km
Jun 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 100 km
May 2, 2008 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 96 km
May 26, 2009 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 117 km
Jun 6, 2009 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 89 km
May 24, 2008 59 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.6 127 km
May 29, 2009 38 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michinmahuida Stratovolcano 2,452 m (8,045 ft) 1835 93 km
Huequi Lava dome(s) 1,318 m (4,324 ft) 1920 119 km
Crater Basalt Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 136 km
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
June 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in Coldest
August 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
September 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in

Esquel has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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