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Weather & Climate in Neuquén, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Neuquén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9508°N, 68.0592°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 7, 2019 | 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 84 km | 14 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2017 | 46 km ENE of Añelo, Argentina | M4.4 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 52 km NNE of Añelo, Argentina | M4.3 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 32 km SW of Añelo, Argentina | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2019 | 28 km SSE of Añelo, Argentina | M3.4 | 66 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in |
Neuquén has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.5").