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Santa María, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Santa María is a small town in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,158 ft (1,877 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,158 ft Elevation 1,877 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Santa María

El Cerrito (Catamarca) is a village and municipality within the Santa Maria Department of Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain7.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Coordinates-26.6946°, -66.0481°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation7.3 inches (186 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María

Santa María is a small town in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,158 feet (1,877 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Santa María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,158 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Argentina avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6946°N, 66.0481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"
81% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 8, 2010 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina M5.8 123 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 139 km
Feb 21, 2011 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 144 km
Jan 10, 2022 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina M5.6 91 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 147 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 130 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 149 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 149 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 147 km
Feb 29, 1992 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina M5.2 111 km
Apr 30, 2000 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina M5.2 36 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 145 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 101 km
May 21, 2010 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina M5.1 120 km
Apr 20, 2017 19 km W of La Puerta de San José, Argentina M5.1 148 km
Jul 3, 2006 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 149 km
May 19, 2016 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 149 km
Feb 20, 2013 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 126 km
Jun 13, 2001 32 km E of Hualfín, Argentina M5.0 73 km
Sep 27, 1997 48 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antofagasta Volcanic Field (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Antofagasta Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,495 m (11,467 ft) Unknown 149 km
Blanco, Cerro Caldera 4,670 m (15,322 ft) -2300 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest

Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Santa María

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto De Enseñanza Superior Amaicha Del Valle College - ,

Schools in Santa María

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela - - - -
Escuela N°220 Maria Delina Figueroa De Iturri - - - -
Instituto de Estudios Superiores - - - -
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Radio Stations near Santa María

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Santa María

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Etnología
Geología
Museo Arqueológico Eric Boman
Museo Pachamama

Hotels in Santa María

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altos de Amaicha
Apart Hotel El Algarrobo
Hospedaje "Avenida"
Hotel Amancay
Hotel Cielo del Oeste
Hotel Complejo Caasama
Hotel del Valle
Hotel del Valle
Hotel Inti Huaico
Hotel Perez

Restaurants in Santa María

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"FC" Cathering
Bar "Colonial del Valle"
Bar-Comedor
Comedor La Trastienda
Don Pablo
El Rey del Sandwich
Mi Plumas Verde
Pizzeria De lo nuestro lo mejor
Pizzeria Emilio
Pizzeria Retiro
Rancho de Fredo
Resto Bar Tika Hawa
Resto Jandar
Resto- Bar
Tomassino Pizza

Theatres in Santa María

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Municipal
Centro Cultural San Agustin

Dentists in Santa María

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #5159142035

Bus Stations in Santa María

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #4931591721
Terminal de Ómnibus
Terminal de Omnibus

Gas Stations in Santa María

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dapsa
La Rotonda
San Roque
YPF

Banks in Santa María

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nation Bank

Airports Near Santa María

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cafayate Airport-Small Airport
Campo Arenal Airport-Small Airport
Concepción Airport-Small Airport
Horco Molle Aeroclub Airport-Small Airport
Santa Maria Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Santa María

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca

🇦🇷 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 Santa María

What is the weather like in Santa María?

Santa María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches.

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