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Weather & Climate in Catamarca, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 154.1 sq mi (399.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.4696°N, 65.7852°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
261 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 | 13 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 112 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 128 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 106 km | 174 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 130 km | 28 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 88 km | 177 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 108 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 109 km | 170 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 104 km | 174 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 115 km | 157 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 96 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 95 km | 164 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 73 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 106 km | 149 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 116 km | 154 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina | M5.1 | 23 km | 23 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 100 km | 155 km |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 91 km | 166 km |
| May 19, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 86 km | 157 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
Catamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").