Weather & Climate in Embarcación, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Embarcación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.2100°S, 64.0997°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Nov 22, 2012 | Salta, Argentina | M5.9 | 75 km | 517 km |
| Jun 2, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.9 | 140 km | 527 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.8 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 60 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.6 | 146 km | 557 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina | M5.5 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 35 km SSE of General Mosconi, Argentina | M5.4 | 60 km | 535 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.4 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 8 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.4 | 134 km | 525 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 61 km ESE of Embarcación, Argentina | M5.4 | 61 km | 532 km |
| Jan 22, 2005 | 28 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.3 | 114 km | 527 km |
| May 4, 2002 | 18 km WNW of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.3 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 99 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 44 km NNE of Bermejo, Bolivia | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 21 km SE of General Mosconi, Argentina | M5.1 | 66 km | 530 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 69 km SE of Embarcación, Argentina | M5.1 | 69 km | 537 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 57 km | 1 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 37 km E of Humahuaca, Argentina | M5.0 | 91 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in |
Embarcación has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in June to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.9") and August the driest (0.2").