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Weather & Climate in El Huecú, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Huecú experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,016 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,016 ft (1,224 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6449°N, 70.5810°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 61 km | 186 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 75 km | 138 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 103 km | 81 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M5.6 | 48 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2012 | 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.4 | 82 km | 150 km |
| May 22, 1999 | 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.3 | 96 km | 159 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 119 km | 142 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 142 km | 127 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.9 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M4.8 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.8 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.8 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.8 | 43 km | 112 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina | M4.7 | 45 km | 132 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 81 km | 145 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 49 km SSE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.7 | 110 km | 98 km |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 27 km NNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 101 km | 156 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 111 km | 157 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trolon (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 58 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 73 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 74 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 82 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 119 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 120 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 154 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 169 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
El Huecú has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 35°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.6").