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Weather & Climate in El Aguilar, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Aguilar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,887 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,887 ft (3,928 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.2157°N, 65.6801°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,292 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 2000 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M7.2 | 87 km | 225 km |
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 135 km | 276 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 107 km | 221 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 104 km | 220 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.7 | 104 km | 223 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.4 | 123 km | 222 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 119 km | 290 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 86 km | 228 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 104 km | 270 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 102 km | 220 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.2 | 97 km | 221 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 69 km | 256 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 129 km | 217 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.0 | 101 km | 235 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 86 km | 251 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 98 km | 272 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 142 km | 197 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 107 km | 208 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.8 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 67 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 148 km | 220 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Cordon de Puntas Negras | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,852 m (19,199 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
El Aguilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 37°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and May the driest (0.0").