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Weather & Climate in Cachi, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,966 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,966 ft (2,428 m) |
| Area | 1,930.5 sq mi (4,999.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.1208°N, 66.1627°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,364 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 18, 2017 | 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.4 | 149 km | 222 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 127 km | 217 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 131 km | 196 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 133 km | 181 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 135 km | 197 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 148 km | 186 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 87 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 118 km | 187 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 121 km | 197 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 74 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 131 km | 189 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 146 km | 199 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 125 km | 172 km |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 54 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 136 km | 193 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 129 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 54 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.5 | 121 km | 192 km |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 52 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.5 | 125 km | 201 km |
| Mar 31, 2004 | 97 km N of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.5 | 139 km | 130 km |
| Aug 2, 1994 | 51 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 135 km | 200 km |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 50 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 133 km | 197 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
Cachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 64°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and May the driest (0.0").