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Weather & Climate in Molinos, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molinos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,703 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,703 ft (2,043 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.4394°N, 66.2941°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
303 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 87 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 133 km | 187 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 141 km | 197 km |
| Mar 31, 2004 | 97 km N of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.5 | 129 km | 130 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 54 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.5 | 146 km | 192 km |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 64 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 147 km | 161 km |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 69 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 129 km | 160 km |
| May 18, 2016 | 65 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 133 km | 148 km |
| May 9, 1997 | 56 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 138 km | 194 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 68 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 127 km | 186 km |
| May 11, 1997 | 75 km SW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 113 km | 193 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 63 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 126 km | 171 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 66 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 140 km | 141 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 77 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.1 | 150 km | 178 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 72 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.0 | 142 km | 162 km |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 76 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.0 | 140 km | 148 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 65 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.0 | 145 km | 163 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antofagasta Volcanic Field (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
Molinos has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 69°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.1").