Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina

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4,038 Population 102/sq mi density

2,546 ft Elevation 776 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Villa Basilio Nievas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	83°F (28°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,546 ft (776 m)
Area	39.7 sq mi (102.9 km²)
Population Density	102/sq mi
Coordinates	-31.5500°N, 68.7333°W
Timezone	America/Argentina/San_Juan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.1"

94% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 19, 2021	26 km SW of Pocito, Argentina	M6.4	32 km
Jun 8, 1993	30 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina	M6.3	48 km
Sep 24, 2002	29 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina	M6.3	44 km
Feb 27, 2010	40 km WSW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina	M6.0	41 km
Jun 7, 1998	45 km ENE of Caucete, Argentina	M5.9	85 km
Sep 15, 1991	52 km WSW of Calingasta, Argentina	M5.9	114 km
Oct 30, 1993	7 km SE of Caucete, Argentina	M5.8	51 km
May 27, 2003	10 km NW of Albardón, Argentina	M5.7	24 km
Sep 4, 1990	34 km ENE of Calingasta, Argentina	M5.7	45 km
May 20, 2019	57 km WSW of Calingasta, Argentina	M5.5	121 km
May 18, 2003	31 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina	M5.5	38 km
Jul 30, 1992	87 km ENE of Caucete, Argentina	M5.5	128 km
Jul 2, 2002	63 km SSW of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina	M5.5	103 km
Nov 27, 1998	86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina	M5.5	86 km
Dec 29, 1992	92 km E of Caucete, Argentina	M5.4	136 km
Aug 4, 1999	19 km E of Caucete, Argentina	M5.4	63 km
Jan 18, 2010	11 km NW of Albardón, Argentina	M5.4	25 km
Feb 27, 1991	2 km NNW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina	M5.4	148 km
Dec 1, 1991	81 km S of Calingasta, Argentina	M5.4	93 km
May 8, 2009	83 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina	M5.4	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	83°F (28°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
March	67°F (19°C)	1.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in
August	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
October	62°F (16°C)	0.6 in
November	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
December	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in

Villa Basilio Nievas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in June to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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