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Weather & Climate in La Puerta, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Puerta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,844 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.1564°N, 65.7939°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina | M6.4 | 47 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 131 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 115 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 86 km | 174 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 112 km | 28 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 75 km | 177 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 91 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 88 km | 170 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 91 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 78 km | 164 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 98 km | 29 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 82 km | 174 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 99 km | 157 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 99 km | 154 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 89 km | 149 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 64 km | 27 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 129 km | 36 km |
| May 19, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 69 km | 157 km |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 74 km | 166 km |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 44 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.1 | 71 km | 188 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in |
La Puerta has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in June to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.3").