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Weather & Climate in El Hoyo, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Hoyo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.0641°N, 71.5193°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
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 | 145 km | 129 km |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 102 km | 157 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 33 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 56 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile | M5.2 | 129 km | 48 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 68 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 | 63 km | 78 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 76 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 107 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 | 80 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apagado (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 90 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 94 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 110 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 112 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 122 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 134 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 137 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 152 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 171 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in |
El Hoyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.4").