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Weather & Climate in Barrancas, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrancas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,720 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,720 ft (1,134 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8234°N, 69.9156°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M5.6 | 95 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2012 | 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.4 | 50 km | 150 km |
| May 22, 1999 | 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.3 | 50 km | 159 km |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 94 km | 127 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 106 km | 9 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 66 km | 142 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 105 km N of Barrancas, Argentina | M5.0 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 48 km SE of Colbún, Chile | M5.0 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina | M4.9 | 67 km | 161 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 53 km SE of Colbún, Chile | M4.8 | 131 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 55 km ESE of Longaví, Chile | M4.8 | 130 km | 92 km |
| Jan 28, 1998 | 49 km E of Colbún, Chile | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.8 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.8 | 145 km | 112 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina | M4.7 | 149 km | 132 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 59 km | 157 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.7 | 98 km | 168 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tromen (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 37 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Payun Matru | Shield | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | -5050 | 75 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 100 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 143 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 151 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 157 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 160 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 182 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 187 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.5").