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Weather & Climate in El Galpón, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Galpón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 1,596.9 sq mi (4,135.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3806°N, 64.6516°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 21, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M6.9 | 127 km | 579 km |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Apolinario Saravia, Argentina | M6.4 | 136 km | 570 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 60 km SSW of Taco Pozo, Argentina | M5.8 | 146 km | 558 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina | M5.2 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | Salta, Argentina | M5.1 | 143 km | 555 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 72 km | 56 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina | M4.9 | 86 km | 39 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 4 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2011 | 28 km SE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M4.9 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Taco Pozo, Argentina | M4.8 | 137 km | 598 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in |
El Galpón has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.1").