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Weather & Climate in El Carril, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carril enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,131 ft (1,259 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.0719°N, 65.4930°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 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 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | M5.1 | 107 km | 41 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 129 km | 56 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina | M4.9 | 107 km | 39 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 44 km W of Cachí, Argentina | M4.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 44 km | 28 km |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 26 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M4.8 | 135 km | 61 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina | M4.8 | 40 km | 35 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 2013 | 32 km W of Las Lajitas, Argentina | M4.8 | 107 km | 49 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M4.8 | 26 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
El Carril has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 72°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.1").