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Weather & Climate in Mutquin, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mutquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,174 ft (1,577 m) |
| Area | 154.1 sq mi (399.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.3154°N, 66.1479°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
388 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 | 42 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 94 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 88 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 68 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 49 km | 177 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 133 km | 106 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 124 km | 140 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 70 km | 174 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 65 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 73 km | 170 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 77 km | 157 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 65 km | 29 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 57 km | 164 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 57 km | 174 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 132 km | 155 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 68 km | 149 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 78 km | 154 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 87 km | 27 km |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.2 | 133 km | 129 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Mutquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.1").