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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 1,470.3 sq mi (3,808.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.2100°N, 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").