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Mendoza, Argentina

Full City Profile

114,893 Population 5,510/sq mi density
2,799 ft Elevation 853 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Mendoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 43°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) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²)
Population Density5,510/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8895°N, 68.8458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,359 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 M6.4 118 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km WSW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M6.0 139 km
Oct 30, 1993 7 km SE of Caucete, Argentina M5.8 144 km
Feb 12, 2010 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.8 82 km
Jan 24, 2021 41 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.7 132 km
Jan 7, 2003 51 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M5.7 149 km
Jul 9, 2023 30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile M5.7 143 km
Jul 16, 1990 72 km NE of Los Andes, Chile M5.7 115 km
Aug 5, 2006 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.6 29 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 M5.5 123 km
Nov 27, 1998 86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.5 95 km
Dec 21, 1990 79 km WNW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.5 78 km
Jun 19, 1997 48 km E of Chicureo Abajo, Chile M5.4 126 km
Dec 1, 1991 81 km S of Calingasta, Argentina M5.4 111 km
May 8, 2009 83 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina M5.4 121 km
Feb 3, 2017 85 km WSW of Mendoza, Argentina M5.4 84 km
Jun 20, 2019 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.4 83 km
Oct 12, 2001 79 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile M5.3 96 km
Jun 19, 2013 55 km ENE of Los Andes, Chile M5.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 107 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 140 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest

Mendoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in July to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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