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Vinchina, Argentina

Full City Profile

2,834 Population 333/sq mi density
4,790 ft Elevation 1,460 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Vinchina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,790 ft (1,460 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7596°N, 68.2069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/La_Rioja

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.18"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

451 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 24, 2025.

May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 139 km
Apr 9, 2010 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina M5.8 24 km
Aug 3, 1995 114 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.8 114 km
Apr 21, 2001 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina M5.8 77 km
Mar 27, 2014 69 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.7 69 km
Sep 6, 2024 113 km E of Vallenar, Chile M5.7 137 km
Mar 10, 2008 116 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.6 116 km
Aug 1, 2017 71 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.6 71 km
Apr 3, 1992 118 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile M5.5 138 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 83 km
Mar 6, 2022 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.5 55 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 79 km
Jan 3, 2024 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.5 69 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 75 km
Oct 17, 2001 75 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.4 75 km
Mar 31, 2001 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina M5.4 72 km
Nov 1, 1992 124 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile M5.4 131 km
Jan 4, 2011 128 km WSW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.3 128 km
Mar 15, 1991 62 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.3 62 km
Jun 29, 1990 56 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.3 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ojos del Salado, Nevados (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ojos del Salado, Nevados Stratovolcano 6,879 m (22,569 ft) 750 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in

Vinchina has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and May the driest (0.1").

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