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Weather & Climate in Frías, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 642.7 sq mi (1,664.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.6375°N, 65.1287°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina | M6.4 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina | M5.1 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 44 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.1 | 149 km | 188 km |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 23 km S of Capayán, Argentina | M4.9 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 52 km ENE of La Rioja, Argentina | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 23 km W of Santiago del Estero, Argentina | M4.8 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 13 km WNW of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M4.8 | 131 km | 32 km |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 25 km S of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.7 | 148 km | 143 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Argentina | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2006 | 41 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.6 | 146 km | 168 km |
| Jan 28, 2006 | Catamarca, Argentina | M4.6 | 146 km | 160 km |
| Jun 25, 2014 | 9 km NE of El Rodeo, Argentina | M4.6 | 85 km | 27 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 43 km E of San Pedro de Guasayán, Argentina | M4.6 | 85 km | 37 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 43 km NW of Mutquín, Argentina | M4.6 | 145 km | 180 km |
| Nov 22, 1994 | 46 km NW of Mutquín, Argentina | M4.6 | 147 km | 189 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 21 km W of Ancasti, Argentina | M4.5 | 62 km | 54 km |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.5 | 150 km | 163 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in |
Frías has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in July to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").