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Weather & Climate in Fiambalá, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fiambalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,033 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,033 ft (1,534 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6723°N, 67.6187°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
451 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 73 km | 169 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.8 | 110 km | 118 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 103 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 113 km | 177 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 96 km | 174 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 84 km | 106 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 145 km | 105 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 146 km | 117 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 102 km | 140 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 104 km | 170 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 97 km | 174 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 88 km | 157 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 106 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 109 km | 164 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 56 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 150 km | 123 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 88 km | 154 km |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.2 | 58 km | 129 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 33 km | 155 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 99 km | 149 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 99 km |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 111 km |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Fiambalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and May the driest (0.0").