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Weather & Climate in Palma Sola, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palma Sola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,247 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 635.5 sq mi (1,645.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.9777°N, 64.3031°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 21, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M6.9 | 140 km | 579 km |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Apolinario Saravia, Argentina | M6.4 | 116 km | 570 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 24 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.8 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina | M5.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.4 | 18 km | 21 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 35 km SSE of General Mosconi, Argentina | M5.4 | 140 km | 535 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 61 km ESE of Embarcación, Argentina | M5.4 | 91 km | 532 km |
| May 4, 2002 | 18 km WNW of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina | M5.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 66 km | 21 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | Salta, Argentina | M5.1 | 119 km | 555 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 51 km | 1 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina | M5.1 | 53 km | 2 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | M5.1 | 97 km | 41 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 69 km SE of Embarcación, Argentina | M5.1 | 86 km | 537 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 21 km SE of General Mosconi, Argentina | M5.1 | 150 km | 530 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 37 km E of Humahuaca, Argentina | M5.0 | 109 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in |
Palma Sola has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (0.2").