Sign In Register

Tinogasta, Argentina

Full City Profile

14,509 Population 5,517/sq mi density
3,967 ft Elevation 1,209 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Tinogasta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,967 ft (1,209 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density5,517/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0656°N, 67.5644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.1"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 123 km
Apr 21, 2001 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina M5.8 115 km
Apr 9, 2010 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina M5.8 78 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 64 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 99 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 99 km
Aug 1, 2017 71 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.6 141 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 58 km
Jan 3, 2024 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.5 130 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 90 km
Mar 6, 2022 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.5 124 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 40 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 57 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 103 km
Oct 17, 2001 75 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.4 141 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 85 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 83 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 147 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 94 km
Jun 29, 1990 56 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Blanco, Cerro Caldera 4,670 m (15,322 ft) -2300 143 km
Ojos del Salado, Nevados Stratovolcano 6,879 m (22,569 ft) 750 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Tinogasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →