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Weather & Climate in El Maitén, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Maitén has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,274 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
33°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.0503°N, 71.1678°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 108 km | 157 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 61 km | 126 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 49 km | 78 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 106 km | 19 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 59 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 129 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 25 km NNE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 38 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2020 | 19 km S of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.5 | 130 km | 166 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 | 107 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Basalt Volcanic Field (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 118 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 122 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 128 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 134 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 145 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 151 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 153 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 163 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
El Maitén has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").