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Las Lajas, Argentina

Full City Profile

4,673 Population 948/sq mi density
2,310 ft Elevation 704 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Las Lajas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density948/sq mi
Coordinates-38.5245°N, 70.3652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2024.

Jul 17, 2023 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina M6.6 38 km
Oct 20, 1994 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina M6.0 83 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 68 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 146 km
Feb 27, 1993 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile M5.1 119 km
Mar 7, 2019 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina M5.0 131 km
Feb 21, 1991 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina M4.8 102 km
Mar 19, 2001 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.8 133 km
Apr 14, 1999 45 km SSE of Aluminé, Argentina M4.7 125 km
Jun 23, 2011 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina M4.7 105 km
Aug 25, 1991 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina M4.7 57 km
Jun 5, 2024 34 km NNE of Pucón, Chile M4.6 136 km
Mar 20, 2010 Chile-Argentina border region M4.5 138 km
May 9, 2022 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.5 119 km
Feb 16, 2008 53 km NE of Pucón, Chile M4.5 110 km
Feb 19, 2006 16 km ENE of Pucón, Chile M4.5 145 km
Sep 27, 1999 29 km N of Aluminé, Argentina M4.4 70 km
Dec 12, 1994 13 km ENE of Pucón, Chile M4.4 148 km
Apr 28, 2002 28 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.3 149 km
Apr 24, 2011 15 km NNW of Aluminé, Argentina M4.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tralihue (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 46 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 55 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 76 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 99 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 103 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 108 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 112 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 114 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 116 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 120 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 145 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 151 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 156 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 158 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
June 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in

Las Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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