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Las Heras, Argentina

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2,697 ft Elevation 822 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Las Heras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8503°N, 68.8405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,446 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2021 26 km SW of Pocito, Argentina M6.4 113 km
Jun 8, 1993 30 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina M6.3 148 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km WSW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M6.0 135 km
Feb 12, 2010 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.8 86 km
Oct 30, 1993 7 km SE of Caucete, Argentina M5.8 140 km
Jul 16, 1990 72 km NE of Los Andes, Chile M5.7 113 km
Jul 9, 2023 30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile M5.7 145 km
Jan 24, 2021 41 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.7 134 km
Aug 5, 2006 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.6 33 km
Dec 21, 1990 79 km WNW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.5 77 km
Nov 27, 1998 86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.5 91 km
Oct 11, 2012 27 km E of Los Andes, Chile M5.5 137 km
Aug 2, 1999 46 km ESE of Los Andes, Chile M5.5 124 km
Feb 3, 2017 85 km WSW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.4 86 km
Dec 1, 1991 81 km S of Calingasta, Argentina M5.4 108 km
May 8, 2009 83 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina M5.4 118 km
Jun 19, 1997 48 km E of Chicureo Abajo, Chile M5.4 127 km
Jun 20, 2019 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.4 87 km
Oct 12, 2001 79 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.3 98 km
Feb 10, 1997 7 km ESE of Mendoza, Argentina M5.3 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 110 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 143 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest

Las Heras has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and April the driest (0.6").

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