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Yacimientos Río Turbio, Argentina
Santa Cruz · Argentina
Yacimientos Río Turbio is a small city in Santa Cruz, Argentina with a population of 6,650. Elevation: 1,339 ft (408 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yacimientos Río Turbio
Río Turbio is a town and municipality in the Güer Aike Department of the Santa Cruz Province in southern Argentina.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,650 |
| Population Density | 6,650 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | -51.5364°, -72.3379° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Santa Cruz |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3 inches (439 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.9 inches (15 cm) |
About Yacimientos Río Turbio
Yacimientos Río Turbio is a small city in Argentina (Santa Cruz) with a population of 6,650. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet (408 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 31°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -51.5364°N, 72.3379°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reclus (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reclus | Pyroclastic cone | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 1908 | 108 km |
| Aguilera | Stratovolcano | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) | -1250 | 167 km |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in |
Yacimientos Río Turbio has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 31°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Yacimientos Río Turbio
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Santa Cruz | College | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral (UNPA) | University | — | — |
Schools in Yacimientos Río Turbio
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Santa Bárbara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Provincial N° 60 (Neo Zuliani) | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA 54 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yacimientos Río Turbio
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yacimientos Río Turbio
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigorífico Bories | ||||
| Historic Museum | ||||
| Museo Minero |
Libraries in Yacimientos Río Turbio
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Krüger | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yacimientos Río Turbio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercados Horticola | |||||
| Paseo Selknam |
Restaurants in Yacimientos Río Turbio
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yacimientos Río Turbio
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yacimientos Río Turbio
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yacimientos Río Turbio
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdelén | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yacimientos Río Turbio
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | PNT | Medium Airport |
| 28 de Noviembre Airport | RYO | Small Airport |
| Cerro Castillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Santa Ana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Tapi Aike Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rospentek Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yacimientos Río Turbio
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Argentine Mail |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yacimientos Río Turbio
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Santa Maria de la Paz |
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What is the population of Yacimientos Río Turbio?
Yacimientos Río Turbio has a population of 6,650 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 6,650 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yacimientos Río Turbio?
Yacimientos Río Turbio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 31°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.