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Weather & Climate in La Quiaca, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Quiaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,181 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,181 ft (3,408 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.1045°N, 65.5965°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
624 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 17 km | 276 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 116 km | 221 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 19 km | 290 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 50 km | 270 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 144 km | 220 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 122 km | 256 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 110 km | 290 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 93 km | 251 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 49 km | 272 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.7 | 61 km | 266 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 76 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 111 km | 213 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 103 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 125 km | 215 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 51 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.5 | 102 km | 243 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 29 km | 258 km |
| Jun 9, 1999 | 50 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.4 | 94 km | 250 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 107 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.4 | 120 km | 190 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 20 km | 276 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 82 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 139 km | 231 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 73 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.3 | 111 km | 237 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 43 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.3 | 86 km | 247 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
La Quiaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").