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Río Pico, Argentina

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1,386 Population 402/sq mi density
1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Río Pico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates-44.1791°N, 71.3685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Mar 13, 2015.

Feb 23, 2007 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.7 149 km
Feb 10, 2007 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina M5.5 134 km
Mar 17, 2010 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile M5.4 103 km
Jan 23, 2007 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 142 km
Feb 3, 2007 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 136 km
Jan 28, 2007 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 132 km
Mar 18, 2010 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile M5.2 117 km
Mar 13, 2015 34 km NW of Puerto Cisnes, Chile M5.0 139 km
Jan 31, 2007 36 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M4.8 136 km
Apr 19, 2007 23 km NNE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M4.7 148 km
Jun 1, 2011 10 km NE of Futaleufú, Chile M4.4 123 km
Aug 13, 2009 27 km NE of Puerto Cisnes, Chile M3.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michinmahuida Stratovolcano 2,452 m (8,045 ft) 1835 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
June 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Río Pico has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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