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Puerta de San José, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Puerta de San José is a small town in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 1,073. Elevation: 4,495 ft (1,370 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,073 Population 189/sq mi density
4,495 ft Elevation 1,370 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
6.5 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Puerta de San José

Puerta de San José is a village and municipality in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population1,073
Density189/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain6.5 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Population1,073
Population Density189 / sq mi
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Coordinates-27.5476°, -67.0056°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation6.5 inches (166 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerta de San José

Puerta de San José is a small town in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 1,073. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet (1,370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Puerta de San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Argentina avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5476°N, 67.0056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.5"
83% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 43 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 52 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 72 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 119 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 51 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 108 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 58 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 50 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 122 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 64 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 63 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 44 km
Mar 9, 1999 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina M5.2 32 km
Mar 13, 2023 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.2 86 km
May 27, 2007 27 km NE of Fiambalá, Argentina M5.2 40 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 43 km
Apr 30, 2000 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina M5.2 113 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 116 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 52 km
May 19, 2016 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Blanco, Cerro Caldera 4,670 m (15,322 ft) -2300 113 km
Ojos del Salado, Nevados Stratovolcano 6,879 m (22,569 ft) 750 159 km
Antofagasta Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,495 m (11,467 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in

Puerta de San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Puerta de San José

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cubo Blanco Móvil
Museo Folklórico
Museo y Centro de Interpretación Sitio El Shincal

Libraries in Puerta de San José

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Obispo Esquiú0.0

Hotels in Puerta de San José

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel de Campo Oeste Paraiso

Airports Near Puerta de San José

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andalgalá AirportSmall Airport
Campo Arenal AirportSmall Airport
Fiambala AirportSmall Airport
Londres/Belén AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation
1,450 m (4,757 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Puerta de San José

What is the population of Puerta de San José?

Puerta de San José has a population of 1,073 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerta de San José?

Puerta de San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches.

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