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Weather & Climate in El Alto, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.3106°N, 65.3644°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 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 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 131 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 120 km | 177 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 136 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 136 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 133 km | 170 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 124 km | 164 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 127 km | 174 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 144 km | 157 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 145 km | 154 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 93 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 134 km | 149 km |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 119 km | 166 km |
| May 19, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 114 km | 157 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 120 km | 155 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina | M5.1 | 68 km | 23 km |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 44 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.1 | 116 km | 188 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
El Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in July to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.3").