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Weather & Climate in Las Coloradas, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Coloradas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 30.9 sq mi (80.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.5564°N, 70.5942°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 45 km | 162 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 94 km | 168 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile | M5.1 | 98 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile | M5.0 | 106 km | 115 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.8 | 132 km | 41 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.8 | 139 km | 50 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 42 km WSW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 8 km S of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.7 | 99 km | 177 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 39 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 45 km SSE of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.7 | 12 km | 159 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 30 km NE of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 131 km | 152 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 17 km S of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.6 | 106 km | 134 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 37 km WSW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.6 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 44 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.6 | 147 km | 144 km |
| Oct 6, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.6 | 76 km | 179 km |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 34 km NNE of Pucón, Chile | M4.6 | 122 km | 120 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 78 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 92 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 97 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 103 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 105 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 129 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 137 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 154 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 157 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 166 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in |
Las Coloradas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").