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Río Turbio, Argentina
Santa Cruz · Argentina
Río Turbio is a small city in Santa Cruz, Argentina with a population of 6,650. Elevation: 1,063 ft (324 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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About Río Turbio
Río Turbio is a town and municipality in the Güer Aike Department of the Santa Cruz Province in southern Argentina.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,650 |
| Population Density | 6,650 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Coordinates | -51.5359°, -72.3367° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Santa Cruz |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3 inches (439 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.9 inches (15 cm) |
About Río Turbio
Río Turbio is a small city in Argentina (Santa Cruz) with a population of 6,650. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 31°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -51.5359°N, 72.3367°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reclus (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reclus | Pyroclastic cone | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 1908 | 108 km |
| Aguilera | Stratovolcano | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) | -1250 | 167 km |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in |
Río Turbio has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 31°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (1.1").
Schools in Río Turbio
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Provincial N° 54 (Wolf Schcolnik) | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial de Educación Secundaria N° 4 (Perito Moreno) | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Río Turbio
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigorífico Bories | ||||
| Historic Museum | ||||
| Museo Minero |
Libraries in Río Turbio
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Krüger | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Turbio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercados Horticola | |||||
| Paseo Selknam |
Clinics in Río Turbio
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Río Turbio
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Río Turbio
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Río Turbio
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Río Turbio
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdelén | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Río Turbio
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | PNT | Medium Airport |
| 28 de Noviembre Airport | RYO | Small Airport |
| Cerro Castillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Santa Ana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Tapi Aike Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rospentek Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Turbio
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grota Antonio Gil |
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What is the population of Río Turbio?
Río Turbio has a population of 6,650 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 6,650 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Turbio?
Río Turbio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 31°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.