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Weather & Climate in Andalgalá, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andalgalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,543 ft (1,080 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.5819°N, 66.3163°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
337 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 | 120 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 72 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 40 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 58 km | 177 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 149 km | 106 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 49 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 59 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 33 km | 170 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 56 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 48 km | 164 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 54 km | 157 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 69 km | 36 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 48 km | 27 km |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.2 | 134 km | 129 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 53 km | 154 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 47 km | 149 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 27 km NE of Fiambalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 108 km | 150 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 96 km | 155 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 24 km | 155 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 168 km |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Andalgalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in June to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.2").