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Weather & Climate in Mendoza, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mendoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,799 ft (853 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,510/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.8895°N, 68.8458°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,359 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jan 19, 2021 | 26 km SW of Pocito, Argentina | M6.4 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 40 km WSW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina | M6.0 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Oct 30, 1993 | 7 km SE of Caucete, Argentina | M5.8 | 144 km | 107 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.8 | 82 km | 148 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 41 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.7 | 132 km | 109 km |
| Jan 7, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile | M5.7 | 149 km | 111 km |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 30 km ENE of Chicureo Abajo, Chile | M5.7 | 143 km | 99 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 72 km NE of Los Andes, Chile | M5.7 | 115 km | 102 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.6 | 29 km | 25 km |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 27 km E of Los Andes, Chile | M5.5 | 137 km | 82 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 46 km ESE of Los Andes, Chile | M5.5 | 123 km | 95 km |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina | M5.5 | 95 km | 127 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 79 km WNW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.5 | 78 km | 116 km |
| Jun 19, 1997 | 48 km E of Chicureo Abajo, Chile | M5.4 | 126 km | 106 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 81 km S of Calingasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 111 km | 115 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 83 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 121 km | 112 km |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 85 km WSW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.4 | 83 km | 150 km |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 79 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.3 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jun 19, 2013 | 55 km ENE of Los Andes, Chile | M5.3 | 115 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 107 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 140 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
Mendoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in July to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.3").