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Weather & Climate in El Bolsón, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Bolsón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.9605°N, 71.5334°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 26, 2019 | 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M6.1 | 133 km | 129 km |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 113 km | 157 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 38 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 54 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 126 km | 48 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 72 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 56 km | 78 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 77 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 116 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 75 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apagado (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 87 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 98 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 100 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 114 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 120 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 124 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 126 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 141 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 160 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in |
El Bolsón has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (1.2").