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Weather & Climate in Famatina, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Famatina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.9226°N, 67.5202°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/La_Rioja |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
488 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 70 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 124 km | 169 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina | M5.8 | 20 km | 128 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.8 | 71 km | 118 km |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 69 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 135 km | 177 km |
| Aug 1, 2017 | 71 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.6 | 140 km | 110 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 124 km | 105 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 42 km | 140 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 56 km | 106 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 137 km | 117 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 141 km | 174 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 95 km | 104 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 131 km | 174 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 40 km | 11 km |
| Apr 15, 2004 | 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.4 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Oct 17, 2001 | 75 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 144 km | 117 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 143 km | 164 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 62 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 116 km | 114 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 112 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
Famatina has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.1").