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Weather & Climate in Humahuaca, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Humahuaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,885 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,885 ft (3,013 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.2061°N, 65.3474°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
734 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 2000 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M7.2 | 119 km | 225 km |
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 140 km | 276 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 136 km | 221 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 137 km | 220 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.7 | 137 km | 223 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 120 km | 228 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 125 km | 290 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.2 | 131 km | 221 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 135 km | 220 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 118 km | 270 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 101 km | 256 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 112 km | 251 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 112 km | 272 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.0 | 134 km | 235 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 140 km | 208 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.8 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.7 | 113 km | 266 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 76 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 124 km | 213 km |
| Feb 7, 2010 | 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M5.6 | 124 km | 239 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 139 km | 199 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Humahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in July to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.0").