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Weather & Climate in Perito Moreno, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perito Moreno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 49.1 sq mi (127.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.5905°N, 70.9257°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 15, 1991 | 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 31 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.0 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 48 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | Aisen, Chile | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2000 | 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hudson, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 1,905 m (6,250 ft) | 2011 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
Perito Moreno has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and November the driest (0.2").