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Weather & Climate in La Humada, Argentina

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Humada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density278/sq mi
Coordinates-36.3491°N, 68.0136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Nov 1, 2003 96 km NW of Santa Isabel, Argentina M5.1 88 km 33 km
May 4, 1995 68 km NW of Veinticinco de Mayo, Argentina M4.4 108 km 33 km
May 7, 2004 110 km NNW of Santa Isabel, Argentina M4.4 126 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2004 109 km SE of San Rafael, Argentina M4.3 129 km 10 km
May 27, 2008 74 km NNE of Barrancas, Argentina M4.2 143 km 196 km
Aug 20, 2004 143 km NE of Barrancas, Argentina M4.2 64 km 81 km
Sep 6, 2016 103 km S of San Rafael, Argentina M4.0 93 km 15 km
Aug 17, 2002 104 km SSW of San Rafael, Argentina M4.0 107 km 19 km
Mar 16, 2007 71 km SSW of San Rafael, Argentina M4.0 140 km 0 km
May 4, 1994 99 km NE of Barrancas, Argentina M3.8 111 km 70 km
Nov 1, 2003 122 km W of Santa Isabel, Argentina M3.7 26 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Payun Matru (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Payun Matru Shield 3,715 m (12,188 ft) -5050 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
July 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in

La Humada has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.5").

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