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Weather & Climate in General Güemes, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Güemes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6745°N, 65.0466°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina | M5.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.4 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | M5.1 | 64 km | 41 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 29 km NW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina | M4.9 | 49 km | 39 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 7 km NNW of Caimancito, Argentina | M4.9 | 118 km | 31 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 15 km WNW of Yuto, Argentina | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 7 km NNE of Calilegua, Argentina | M4.9 | 111 km | 19 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in |
General Güemes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.2").