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Río Turbio, Argentina

Full City Profile

6,650 Population 6,650/sq mi density
1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Río Turbio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 31°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 31°F Jul (-0°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average31°F (-0°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density6,650/sq mi
Coordinates-51.5359°N, 72.3367°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on May 17, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 13 km E of El Calafate, Argentina M5.5 132 km
May 13, 2025 35 km NE of 28 de Noviembre, Argentina M5.2 39 km
Jan 25, 1992 12 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina M5.1 125 km
Aug 30, 2004 40 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina M5.1 95 km
Jul 5, 2005 39 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina M4.9 98 km
Sep 7, 2004 38 km S of El Calafate, Argentina M4.9 95 km
Apr 2, 2019 41 km NNE of Río Turbio, Argentina M4.8 41 km
Aug 31, 2004 32 km S of El Calafate, Argentina M4.7 101 km
Jun 28, 2005 36 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina M4.6 99 km
Mar 26, 2025 93 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile M4.5 106 km
May 27, 1998 22 km ENE of 28 de Noviembre, Argentina M4.5 30 km
Feb 19, 2025 81 km SSE of Puerto Natales, Chile M4.4 100 km
Jan 19, 2025 26 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina M4.4 118 km
Jun 23, 2020 67 km NNE of Río Turbio, Argentina M4.4 67 km
Mar 14, 2024 119 km W of Puerto Natales, Chile M4.4 133 km
Aug 30, 2022 95 km NNW of Punta Arenas, Chile M4.4 110 km
Apr 9, 1999 14 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina M4.3 120 km
Apr 26, 1997 92 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile M4.3 105 km
Feb 25, 2020 58 km N of Río Turbio, Argentina M4.2 58 km
Jun 10, 2015 31 km S of El Calafate, Argentina M4.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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