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Weather & Climate in La Consulta, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Consulta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,320 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,320 ft (1,012 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.7339°N, 69.1199°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jun 16, 2000 | 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M6.4 | 91 km | 120 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.8 | 33 km | 148 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 41 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.7 | 104 km | 109 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile | M5.7 | 127 km | 99 km |
| Jan 7, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M5.7 | 86 km | 111 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.6 | 77 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 1997 | 63 km ENE of Machalí, Chile | M5.6 | 87 km | 105 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 46 km ESE of Los Andes, Chile | M5.5 | 124 km | 95 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 3 km SE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.5 | 135 km | 84 km |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 27 km E of Los Andes, Chile | M5.5 | 147 km | 82 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 79 km WNW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.5 | 125 km | 116 km |
| Sep 12, 2004 | 58 km E of Machalí, Chile | M5.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 1997 | 48 km E of Chicureo Abajo, Chile | M5.4 | 112 km | 106 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.4 | 35 km | 150 km |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 85 km WSW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 79 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.3 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 48 km W of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.3 | 101 km | 115 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.3 | 96 km | 149 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 8 km NNW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.3 | 99 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 72 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 72 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 81 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 165 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in |
La Consulta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and April the driest (0.6").