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Famatina, Argentina

La Rioja · Argentina

Famatina is a small town in La Rioja, Argentina with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,138 ft (1,566 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

5,138 ft Elevation 1,566 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / La Rioja Timezone

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About Famatina

Famatina is a town in the province of La Rioja, Argentina. It has 6,371 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC], and is the only municipality in the Famatina Department. Located in a fertile valley between Sierra de Famatina and Sierra de Velasco, Famatina's economy revolves around jojoba and olive agriculture and tourism.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Coordinates-28.9226°, -67.5202°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceLa Rioja
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Famatina

Famatina is a small town in Argentina (La Rioja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet (1,566 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/La_Rioja.

Famatina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Argentina avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-28.9226°N, 67.5202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

488 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 24, 2025.

May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 70 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 124 km
Apr 21, 2001 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina M5.8 20 km
Apr 9, 2010 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina M5.8 71 km
Mar 27, 2014 69 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.7 122 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 135 km
Aug 1, 2017 71 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.6 140 km
Mar 6, 2022 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.5 124 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 42 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 56 km
Jan 3, 2024 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.5 137 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 141 km
Mar 31, 2001 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina M5.4 95 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 131 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 40 km
Apr 15, 2004 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.4 135 km
Oct 17, 2001 75 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.4 144 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 143 km
Mar 15, 1991 62 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.3 116 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest

Famatina has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Famatina

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela N° 47 "Ejército Argentino"
Escuela N° 7 "Ramón Agapito Luján"
Escuela
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Radio Stations near Famatina

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Famatina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estación II
Jardín Botánico Chirau Mita
Molino San Francisco

Farmers Markets in Famatina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Me Gusta

Hotels in Famatina

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mamá Ines

Restaurants in Famatina

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Nogal
El Viejo Capayán
Oasis
Parrilla

Monuments in Famatina

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Indio

Bus Stations in Famatina

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #5197110519

Gas Stations in Famatina

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACA

Banks in Famatina

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nación Argentina

Airports Near Famatina

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitan V A Almonacid AirportIRJMedium Airport
Anillaco AirportSmall Airport
Chilecito AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Famatina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Corrreo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Famatina

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
San Pedro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation
1,672 m (5,486 ft)

🇦🇷 About Argentina

Capital Buenos Aires
Population 44,494,502
Area 2,766,890 km²
GDP (USD) $649,461,687,959
GDP per capita $14,262
HDI 0.849
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 92.2%
Currency ARS (Peso)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish
Calling code +54
TLD .ar
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Argentina

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 24 Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
Apr 2 Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 25 May Revolution Día de la Revolución de Mayo
Jun 15 Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes
Jun 20 General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano
Jul 9 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 17 General José de San Martín Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Oct 12 Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
Nov 23 National Sovereignty Day Día de la Soberanía Nacional
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Famatina?

Famatina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

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