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Weather & Climate in Chamical, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chamical 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 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,552 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.3594°N, 66.3139°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/La_Rioja |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 9, 2016 | 70 km W of Salsacate, Argentina | M5.6 | 122 km | 158 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 45 km SSW of Serrezuela, Argentina | M5.5 | 97 km | 166 km |
| Apr 15, 2004 | 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.4 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 22 km SSE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M5.2 | 111 km | 194 km |
| Apr 27, 2002 | 35 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 35 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina | M5.2 | 112 km | 179 km |
| Jan 28, 2003 | 21 km E of Serrezuela, Argentina | M5.1 | 115 km | 168 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 100 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.1 | 144 km | 117 km |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 57 km W of Salsacate, Argentina | M5.0 | 125 km | 152 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 66 km SSE of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.0 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | La Rioja-Cordoba border region, Argentina | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 52 km ENE of La Rioja, Argentina | M4.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 36 km SW of Villa Bustos, Argentina | M4.9 | 139 km | 124 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 40 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M4.9 | 105 km | 31 km |
| Sep 16, 2010 | 38 km SSW of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.9 | 93 km | 173 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 22 km NNE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.9 | 99 km | 180 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 71 km S of Castro Barros, Argentina | M4.9 | 105 km | 170 km |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 101 km NNW of Candelaria, Argentina | M4.9 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 23 km WNW of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M4.8 | 136 km | 45 km |
| Jul 4, 1993 | 15 km N of Villa de Soto, Argentina | M4.8 | 133 km | 188 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in |
Chamical has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.2").