Weather & Climate in General Alvear, Argentina

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

General Alvear enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,545 ft (471 m)
Area	26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.9775°N, 67.6962°W
Timezone	America/Argentina/Mendoza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.80"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Nov 1, 2003	96 km NW of Santa Isabel, Argentina	M5.1	70 km	33 km
Aug 16, 2002	47 km SE of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.8	23 km	20 km
Mar 20, 1993	33 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.7	37 km	28 km
Mar 13, 2010	63 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.7	21 km	14 km
Aug 6, 1994	56 km NW of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.7	127 km	30 km
Jul 17, 2013	118 km NW of Unión, Argentina	M4.7	105 km	12 km
Apr 27, 2025	80 km NW of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.5	149 km	10 km
Apr 1, 1990	102 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.5	36 km	29 km
Aug 20, 2000	48 km NW of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.5	118 km	37 km
Feb 3, 2018	85 km WSW of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.5	139 km	170 km
Aug 5, 2000	56 km NNW of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.5	119 km	48 km
May 11, 1998	83 km S of San Martín, Argentina	M4.4	142 km	40 km
May 7, 2004	110 km NNW of Santa Isabel, Argentina	M4.4	45 km	10 km
Oct 19, 1998	50 km N of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.4	112 km	10 km
Jan 21, 2004	109 km SE of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.3	41 km	10 km
Oct 25, 1995	80 km SSE of San Martín, Argentina	M4.3	143 km	26 km
Mar 16, 2000	84 km S of San Martín, Argentina	M4.3	142 km	33 km
May 11, 1998	80 km N of San Rafael, Argentina	M4.3	130 km	10 km
Jul 13, 2013	109 km NW of Unión, Argentina	M4.2	120 km	11 km
Aug 20, 2004	143 km NE of Barrancas, Argentina	M4.2	147 km	81 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
February	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
March	67°F (19°C)	1.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
July	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
September	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
November	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in
December	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in	Wettest

General Alvear has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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