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La Colonia, Argentina

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2,149 ft Elevation 655 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
La Colonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 338 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Area580.7 sq mi (1,504.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-33.0989°N, 68.4805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.4"
89% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 19, 2021 26 km SW of Pocito, Argentina M6.4 144 km
Feb 2, 2015 63 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina M6.3 134 km
Feb 12, 2010 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.8 65 km
Aug 5, 2006 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.6 22 km
Nov 27, 1998 86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.5 133 km
Dec 21, 1990 79 km WNW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.5 118 km
Jun 20, 2019 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.4 65 km
Feb 3, 2017 85 km WSW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.4 115 km
Feb 10, 1997 7 km ESE of Mendoza, Argentina M5.3 32 km
Jun 18, 2012 8 km NNW of San Martín, Argentina M5.3 10 km
Apr 26, 2009 48 km W of Mendoza, Argentina M5.3 85 km
Jan 19, 2021 23 km WSW of Pocito, Argentina M5.3 149 km
Oct 12, 2001 79 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.3 120 km
May 23, 2020 70 km E of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.2 133 km
Jan 14, 1998 18 km SSE of Caucete, Argentina M5.2 147 km
Jun 18, 2022 95 km SW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.1 109 km
Sep 11, 2012 23 km S of Nueve de Julio, Argentina M5.1 137 km
Feb 20, 1998 53 km SW of Pocito, Argentina M5.1 137 km
Jun 19, 1997 67 km E of Los Andes, Chile M5.1 136 km
Jun 1, 2004 52 km SSE of Caucete, Argentina M5.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 128 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 152 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in

La Colonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and April the driest (0.6").

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