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Weather & Climate in El Carmen, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 105.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 168.7 sq mi (437.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.3893°N, 65.2616°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 139 km | 217 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 141 km | 199 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 143 km | 172 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina | M5.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 39 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 143 km | 184 km |
| Feb 14, 2017 | 51 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 150 km | 180 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.4 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 1998 | 35 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 140 km | 223 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Mar 1, 2005 | 30 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.3 | 135 km | 189 km |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 36 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 142 km | 185 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | M5.1 | 29 km | 41 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 43 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.1 | 132 km | 230 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 57 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.0 | 144 km | 222 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in January to 73°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.2").