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Frías, Argentina

Santiago del Estero · Argentina

Frías is a small town in Santiago del Estero, Argentina with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Cordoba Timezone

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About Frías

Frías

Frías is a city in Argentina, located southwest of the province of Santiago del Estero, near the border with the province of Catamarca, and is the head of the Choya Department. It is located on the banks of the river Albigasta at coordinates: 28 ° 38'60 "S 65 ° 09'05" W.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates-28.6375°, -65.1287°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Cordoba
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSantiago del Estero
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Frías

Frías is a small town in Argentina (Santiago del Estero) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Cordoba.

Frías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Argentina avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area642.7 sq mi (1,664.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-28.6375°N, 65.1287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Cordoba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina M6.4 70 km
Jun 17, 1997 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 106 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 124 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 136 km
Mar 14, 2005 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina M5.1 85 km
Sep 20, 2010 44 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.1 149 km
Aug 13, 1990 23 km S of Capayán, Argentina M4.9 100 km
Aug 30, 1998 52 km ENE of La Rioja, Argentina M4.9 136 km
Aug 1, 2006 23 km W of Santiago del Estero, Argentina M4.8 113 km
Aug 3, 2000 13 km WNW of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M4.8 131 km
Jul 18, 2025 25 km S of Andalgalá, Argentina M4.7 148 km
Oct 11, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Argentina M4.6 87 km
Feb 22, 2006 41 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M4.6 146 km
Jan 28, 2006 Catamarca, Argentina M4.6 146 km
Jun 25, 2014 9 km NE of El Rodeo, Argentina M4.6 85 km
Oct 11, 2013 43 km E of San Pedro de Guasayán, Argentina M4.6 85 km
Mar 2, 2015 43 km NW of Mutquín, Argentina M4.6 145 km
Nov 22, 1994 46 km NW of Mutquín, Argentina M4.6 147 km
Sep 24, 2004 21 km W of Ancasti, Argentina M4.5 62 km
Aug 8, 2015 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M4.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in

Frías has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in July to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Frías

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 1079
Colegio Inmaculada Concepcion
Escuela Agrotecnica De Frias
Escuela Técnica 5 Doctor Ramón Carrillo
Escuela de Comercio N° 1 "Dr. Manuel Belgrano"
Escuela Carmen Catren De Méndez Casariego
Escuela 186 República De Nicaragua
Escuela Superior de Profesorado de Educación Artística 2 M.G.Carrillo
Colegio Ciudad De Frias / Jardín De Infantes Nº 261 Amiguitos
Instituto De Formacion Docente Teresa De Barbieri
Escuela Normal República del Ecuador
Escuela 243 Manuel Alberti
Escuela 201 República De Guatemala
Escuela N° 1032 Hipolito Yrigoyen
Escuela 803
Jardín de Infantes
Escuela N° 17 Félix Frías
Escuela de Comercio 1 Doctor Manuel Belgrano
Escuela Provincial 750
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Radio Stations near Frías

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Frías

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Histórico de Frías

Libraries in Frías

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sarmiento0.0

Hotels in Frías

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Biarritz
Hotel del Norte
Hotel GH
Hotel La Fortaleza
Hotel Mónaco;Hotel Monaco
Hotel Petit
Hotel Simon
Mediterraneo
Portal del Sol
San Jorge

Restaurants in Frías

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Carlos Restaurant
Rocafe

Cafes in Frías

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Te

Theatres in Frías

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de la Cultura

Clinics in Frías

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico San Luis
Clinica Renacer

Train Stations in Frías

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frías
Quirós
Tapso

Bus Stations in Frías

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nueva Terminal de Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Frías

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #2011561273
AR #2011562878
Axion
Gulf
Lf centro
Refinor
Shell

Banks in Frías

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santiago del Estero
Nation Bank

Airports Near Frías

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel Felipe Varela International AirportCTCMedium Airport
Frias AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Frías

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frías

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Cayetano
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción
Iglesia Universal Frías
Salón del reino de los testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Postal Code
G4230
Website
frias.gob.ar/

🇦🇷 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 Frías?

Frías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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