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Weather & Climate in Esquel, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esquel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
33°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,893 ft (577 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.9115°N, 71.3195°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 21 km | 157 km |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 93 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 128 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 145 km | 78 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 130 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 89 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 59 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 38 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 93 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 119 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
Esquel has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.9").