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San Rafael, Argentina

Full City Profile

118,009 Population 4,400/sq mi density
2,264 ft Elevation 690 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Area26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²)
Population Density4,400/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6153°N, 68.3324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 27, 2025.

Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 116 km
Feb 12, 2010 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.8 118 km
Jun 20, 2019 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina M5.4 116 km
Nov 1, 2003 96 km NW of Santa Isabel, Argentina M5.1 124 km
Feb 28, 2010 54 km S of San Martín, Argentina M4.9 117 km
Mar 13, 2010 86 km E of Machalí, Chile M4.9 137 km
Mar 18, 2023 27 km S of San Martín, Argentina M4.8 143 km
Jan 5, 2002 32 km S of San Martín, Argentina M4.8 139 km
Mar 15, 2001 114 km W of San Rafael, Argentina M4.8 114 km
Aug 16, 2002 47 km SE of San Rafael, Argentina M4.8 48 km
Jul 17, 2013 118 km NW of Unión, Argentina M4.7 141 km
Mar 13, 2010 63 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina M4.7 64 km
Aug 6, 1994 56 km NW of San Rafael, Argentina M4.7 56 km
Mar 20, 1993 33 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina M4.7 33 km
Jan 8, 2006 79 km S of San Martín, Argentina M4.7 93 km
Jul 15, 2012 102 km ESE of San Martín, Argentina M4.6 149 km
May 5, 2014 101 km ESE of San Martín, Argentina M4.6 136 km
Aug 22, 1993 78 km S of San Martín, Argentina M4.6 93 km
Mar 4, 1995 62 km S of San Martín, Argentina M4.6 109 km
Jun 6, 2013 106 km WSW of San Rafael, Argentina M4.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maipo (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 147 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 154 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 157 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 171 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 180 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 186 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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