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Weather & Climate in Leleque, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leleque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.4130°N, 71.0712°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 75 km | 157 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 72 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 105 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 100 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 88 km | 78 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 116 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 59 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 30 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 38 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 12 km NE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 133 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Basalt Volcanic Field (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 120 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 124 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 138 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 163 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 176 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 187 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in |
Leleque has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 36°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.1").