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Weather & Climate in Ñorquincó, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ñorquincó experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 35.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.8503°N, 70.9019°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 26, 2019 | 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M6.1 | 147 km | 129 km |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 137 km | 157 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 90 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 107 km | 9 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 124 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 27 km | 78 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 30 km NE of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 150 km | 152 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 59 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2020 | 19 km S of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.5 | 120 km | 166 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 38 km ENE of La Ensenada, Chile | M4.5 | 138 km | 126 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 61 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 50 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2024 | 28 km NW of El Bolsón, Argentina | M4.4 | 72 km | 164 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 27 km SE of La Ensenada, Chile | M4.4 | 126 km | 127 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.4 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 29 km SE of La Ensenada, Chile | M4.3 | 126 km | 9 km |
| May 28, 2024 | 5 km NNE of El Bolsón, Argentina | M4.1 | 51 km | 202 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 124 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Basalt Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 132 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 139 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 150 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 150 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 154 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 157 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 158 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 165 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 173 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in |
Ñorquincó has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 36°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.1").