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Weather & Climate in Las Lajitas, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Lajitas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7276°N, 64.1934°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 21, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M6.9 | 78 km | 579 km |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Apolinario Saravia, Argentina | M6.4 | 69 km | 570 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina | M5.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.4 | 81 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 69 km SE of Embarcación, Argentina | M5.1 | 140 km | 537 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | Salta, Argentina | M5.1 | 76 km | 555 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | M5.1 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 29 km NW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2011 | 28 km SE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M4.9 | 64 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
Las Lajitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").