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Weather & Climate in Iruya, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iruya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,940 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,940 ft (2,725 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,048/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.7919°N, 65.2170°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
516 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 102 km | 276 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 137 km | 221 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 148 km | 228 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 92 km | 290 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 96 km | 270 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 147 km | 220 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 113 km | 256 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 109 km | 251 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 90 km | 272 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.8 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.7 | 95 km | 266 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 76 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 126 km | 213 km |
| Feb 7, 2010 | 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M5.6 | 146 km | 239 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 99 km | 258 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina | M5.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 51 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.5 | 98 km | 243 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 105 km | 276 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | Jujuy, Argentina | M5.4 | 144 km | 223 km |
| Jun 9, 1999 | 50 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.4 | 99 km | 250 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 109 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in |
Iruya has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.1").