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Weather & Climate in Cafayate, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cafayate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0729°N, 65.9777°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina | M5.2 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 105 km | 36 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 32 km E of Hualfín, Argentina | M5.0 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 122 km | 56 km |
| Jul 13, 2013 | 29 km N of Hualfín, Argentina | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 70 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.9 | 72 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 36 km N of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.9 | 135 km | 174 km |
| Mar 9, 2010 | 65 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.8 | 88 km | 64 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 44 km W of Cachí, Argentina | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M4.8 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 69 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina | M4.8 | 69 km | 225 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 26 km W of Aguilares, Argentina | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 23 km WNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antofagasta Volcanic Field (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in |
Cafayate has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and May the driest (0.0").