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Weather & Climate in Loncopué, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loncopué experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,071 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0731°N, 70.6145°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 20 km | 186 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 125 km | 162 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 40 km | 138 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 125 km | 81 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M5.6 | 92 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2012 | 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.4 | 130 km | 150 km |
| May 22, 1999 | 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.3 | 144 km | 159 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile | M5.1 | 138 km | 106 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.9 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Nov 15, 1999 | 16 km N of Victoria, Chile | M4.8 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.8 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.8 | 49 km | 112 km |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.8 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina | M4.7 | 3 km | 132 km |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 27 km NNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 148 km | 156 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina | M4.7 | 56 km | 168 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M4.7 | 128 km | 145 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 49 km SSE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.7 | 143 km | 98 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trolon (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 55 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 75 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 91 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 94 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 98 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 115 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 119 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 127 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 164 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
Loncopué has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").