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Olta, Argentina

La Rioja · Argentina

Olta is a small town in La Rioja, Argentina with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,706 ft (520 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

1,706 ft Elevation 520 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / La Rioja Timezone

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About Olta

Olta

Olta is a municipality and village in La Rioja Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Coordinates-30.6302°, -66.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceLa Rioja
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olta

Olta is a small town in Argentina (La Rioja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/La_Rioja.

Climate in Olta

Olta has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 435 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 20.8° / 33.9° 87.6
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.5° / 31.4° 82.7
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 67.4
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 25.5° 25.4
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.1° 8.3
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 6.4° / 18.5° 2.7
Jul 11.9°C / 53°F 5.1° / 18.6° 2.5
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 7.6° / 22.1° 1.8
Sep 18°C / 64°F 10.7° / 25.4° 7.2
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 15.4° / 29.6° 26.3
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.9° 39.5
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 19.6° / 33.3° 83.5
Olta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Argentina avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-30.6302°N, 66.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 9, 2016 70 km W of Salsacate, Argentina M5.6 93 km
Oct 12, 2017 45 km SSW of Serrezuela, Argentina M5.5 74 km
Jul 30, 1992 87 km ENE of Caucete, Argentina M5.5 143 km
Apr 15, 2004 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.4 124 km
Apr 27, 2002 35 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.2 113 km
Mar 15, 2009 35 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina M5.2 92 km
Aug 14, 1992 22 km SSE of Serrezuela, Argentina M5.2 96 km
Mar 20, 2007 113 km WNW of Candelaria, Argentina M5.2 138 km
Jan 28, 2003 21 km E of Serrezuela, Argentina M5.1 106 km
Apr 3, 2022 100 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.1 122 km
Feb 28, 2023 La Rioja-Cordoba border region, Argentina M5.0 76 km
Aug 1, 1995 66 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.0 105 km
Sep 24, 2024 57 km W of Salsacate, Argentina M5.0 97 km
Jun 8, 2014 101 km NNW of Candelaria, Argentina M4.9 76 km
Jul 31, 1993 71 km S of Castro Barros, Argentina M4.9 76 km
Feb 17, 2009 22 km NNE of Serrezuela, Argentina M4.9 96 km
May 29, 2023 101 km WNW of Candelaria, Argentina M4.9 129 km
Sep 16, 2010 38 km SSW of Serrezuela, Argentina M4.9 71 km
Aug 22, 2025 40 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M4.9 116 km
Jun 1, 2021 23 km WNW of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest

Olta has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Olta

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Normal Superior Republica de Haiti
Municipalidad del Departamento General Belgrano
Esuela Prmaria 267 General Angel Vicente Peñaloza J.C.
Escuela Primaria N° 186 Coronel Felipe Varela
Escuela Secundaria de Loma Blanca
Escuela 026
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Radio Stations near Olta

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Olta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Ángel Vicente Peñaloza "El Chacho"

Hotels in Olta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Progreso

Bus Stations in Olta

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #4218422552

Gas Stations in Olta

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #3921229881
YPF

Banks in Olta

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nación

Airports Near Olta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chamical AirportMedium Airport

Post Offices in Olta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olta

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Parroquía Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation
560 m (1,837 ft)

🇦🇷 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 Olta?

Olta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

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