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Weather & Climate in Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Antofagasta de la Sierra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,050 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,050 ft (3,368 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0595°N, 67.4065°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2004 | 97 km N of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.5 | 98 km | 130 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 144 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.1 | 145 km | 115 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 147 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.0 | 148 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 131 km ENE of Diego de Almagro, Chile | M4.9 | 138 km | 88 km |
| Jul 13, 2013 | 29 km N of Hualfín, Argentina | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 70 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.9 | 71 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 30 km NW of La Puerta de San José, Argentina | M4.8 | 148 km | 130 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 69 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina | M4.8 | 86 km | 225 km |
| Sep 26, 2001 | 35 km NW of La Puerta de San José, Argentina | M4.8 | 142 km | 155 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 44 km W of Cachí, Argentina | M4.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2010 | 65 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.8 | 65 km | 64 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 72 km N of Hualfín, Argentina | M4.7 | 91 km | 160 km |
| May 3, 2018 | 63 km WSW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.7 | 64 km | 36 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 33 km NNE of Fiambalá, Argentina | M4.7 | 149 km | 120 km |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 15 km SW of Puerta de Corral Quemado, Argentina | M4.6 | 144 km | 154 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 108 km WNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.6 | 109 km | 91 km |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 119 km E of Diego de Almagro, Chile | M4.6 | 147 km | 107 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 131 km ENE of Diego de Almagro, Chile | M4.5 | 144 km | 122 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antofagasta Volcanic Field (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 89 km |
| Bayo Gorbea, Cerro | Complex | 5,413 m (17,759 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Antofagasta de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 40°F in June to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.0").