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Weather & Climate in Despeñaderos, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Despeñaderos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.8143°N, 64.2949°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 14, 1992 | 22 km SSE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M5.2 | 145 km | 194 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 35 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina | M5.2 | 139 km | 179 km |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 57 km W of Salsacate, Argentina | M5.0 | 142 km | 152 km |
| Jul 4, 1993 | 15 km N of Villa de Soto, Argentina | M4.8 | 139 km | 188 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 33 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina | M4.7 | 138 km | 183 km |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 3 km E of Mina Clavero, Argentina | M4.7 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 0 km SSE of Jesús María, Argentina | M4.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Salsacate, Argentina | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 33 km S of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.6 | 146 km | 165 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 28 km W of Villa de Soto, Argentina | M4.6 | 139 km | 178 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 37 km WNW of San Carlos, Argentina | M4.5 | 140 km | 172 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 31 km S of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.4 | 145 km | 180 km |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 7 km W of Santa Rosa del Conlara, Argentina | M4.4 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 22 km SE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.4 | 144 km | 180 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 34 km NW of San Carlos, Argentina | M4.3 | 139 km | 199 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 22 km SSE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.3 | 147 km | 176 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 30 km S of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.3 | 148 km | 190 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 9 km SSE of Salsacate, Argentina | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | La Rioja-Cordoba border region, Argentina | M4.2 | 134 km | 186 km |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 29 km WSW of Villa de Soto, Argentina | M4.2 | 138 km | 184 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Despeñaderos has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").