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Weather & Climate in Ancasti, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ancasti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 642.7 sq mi (1,664.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.8126°N, 65.5007°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina | M6.4 | 43 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 140 km | 28 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 133 km | 177 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 149 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 141 km | 164 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 85 km | 29 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 141 km | 174 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina | M5.1 | 56 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 132 km | 157 km |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 137 km | 166 km |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 44 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.1 | 128 km | 188 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 147 km | 155 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 43 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.0 | 146 km | 152 km |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 23 km S of Capayán, Argentina | M4.9 | 59 km | 22 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 52 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.9 | 149 km | 166 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 52 km ENE of La Rioja, Argentina | M4.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 47 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.8 | 135 km | 177 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 47 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.8 | 141 km | 151 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 in |
Ancasti has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").