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Picún Leufú, Argentina

Neuquen · Argentina

Picún Leufú is a small town in Neuquen, Argentina with a population of 3,222. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3,222 Population 103/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
5.4 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Picún Leufú

Picún Leufú

Picún Leufú is a second category municipality and the capital of Picún Leufú Department located in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

People

Population3,222
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain5.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Population3,222
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Coordinates-39.5161°, -69.2877°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceNeuquen
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation5.4 inches (136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Picún Leufú

Picún Leufú is a small town in Argentina (Neuquen) with a population of 3,222. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Picún Leufú experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Argentina avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates-39.5161°N, 69.2877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 0.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 8, 2023.

Oct 20, 1994 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina M6.0 136 km
Mar 7, 2019 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina M5.0 117 km
Apr 14, 1999 45 km SSE of Aluminé, Argentina M4.7 123 km
May 9, 2022 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.5 106 km
Jul 12, 2021 41 km SE of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M4.4 140 km
Aug 21, 2023 38 km NE of Aluminé, Argentina M4.1 134 km
Sep 8, 2023 32 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.0 106 km
Mar 27, 1996 26 km S of Las Lajas, Argentina M3.9 123 km
Jan 9, 2019 28 km SSE of Añelo, Argentina M3.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 108 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 179 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Wettest
June 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
July 42°F (5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Picún Leufú has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Picún Leufú

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Formación Profesional Agropecuaria N° 3 College

Schools in Picún Leufú

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria N° 167 "Luis Beltrán Mercado"
Escuela Primaria N° 349
Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 16
Escuela Primaria N° 189
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Radio Stations near Picún Leufú

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Picún Leufú

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular "Expedicionarios del Desierto"0.0

Bus Stations in Picún Leufú

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus de Picún Leufú

Gas Stations in Picún Leufú

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bandera Blanca
PK 91 010

Banks in Picún Leufú

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Provincia de Neuquén

Airports Near Picún Leufú

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cutral-Co AirportCUTMedium Airport
Piedra Del Aguila AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Picún Leufú

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Picún Leufú

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parish church "Sacred Heart of Jesus"

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta

🇦🇷 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Picún Leufú

What is the population of Picún Leufú?

Picún Leufú has a population of 3,222 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Picún Leufú?

Picún Leufú has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.

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