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Weather & Climate in Los Varela, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Varela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.9300°N, 65.8715°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
278 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina | M6.4 | 72 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 144 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 104 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 72 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 69 km | 177 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 79 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 71 km | 170 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 82 km | 174 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 73 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 68 km | 164 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 87 km | 157 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 115 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 76 km | 149 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 86 km | 154 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 142 km | 155 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 103 km | 36 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 39 km | 27 km |
| May 19, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 59 km | 157 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in |
Los Varela has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").