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Weather & Climate in Chos Malal, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chos Malal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,815 ft (858 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.3781°N, 70.2709°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 91 km | 186 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 115 km | 138 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 125 km | 81 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M5.6 | 51 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2012 | 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.4 | 55 km | 150 km |
| May 22, 1999 | 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.3 | 69 km | 159 km |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 120 km | 127 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 97 km | 9 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 94 km | 142 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.9 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina | M4.9 | 119 km | 161 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.8 | 81 km | 112 km |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.8 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.8 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M4.8 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 54 km | 145 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 85 km | 157 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.7 | 29 km | 168 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tromen (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 34 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 95 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 96 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 120 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Payun Matru | Shield | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | -5050 | 140 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 148 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 159 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 160 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Chos Malal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.4").