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Weather & Climate in La Candelaria, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 56°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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,301 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1,006 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.1273°N, 65.0513°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Feb 21, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 39 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 139 km | 36 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina | M5.2 | 64 km | 23 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 32 km | 56 km |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 55 km | 21 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina | M4.8 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 13 km WNW of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M4.8 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M4.8 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 23 km WNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 8 km S of Salta, Argentina | M4.6 | 145 km | 39 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 33 km E of Burruyacú, Argentina | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 28 km NE of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 7 km N of El Carril, Argentina | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 49 km WSW of Las Lajitas, Argentina | M4.6 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Oct 7, 2001 | 39 km NNW of Trancas, Argentina | M4.6 | 47 km | 46 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in |
La Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in June to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.2").