All Countries
Weather & Climate in La Poma, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Poma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,895 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,895 ft (3,016 m) |
| Area | 1,930.5 sq mi (4,999.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7226°N, 66.2006°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,819 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 | 133 km | 225 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 144 km | 220 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 148 km | 228 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.4 | 107 km | 222 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 85 km | 217 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 99 km | 196 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 101 km | 181 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 95 km | 197 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 67 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 113 km | 220 km |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 116 km | 186 km |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 54 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 98 km | 193 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 74 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 100 km | 189 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 91 km | 197 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 102 km | 199 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 83 km | 172 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 87 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 96 km | 187 km |
| Mar 31, 2004 | 97 km N of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.5 | 145 km | 130 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 54 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.5 | 86 km | 192 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Cordon de Puntas Negras | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,852 m (19,199 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Pular | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,233 m (20,449 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
La Poma has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").