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Weather & Climate in Piedra del Águila, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piedra del Águila experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Area | 546.5 sq mi (1,415.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.0485°N, 70.0750°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 115 km | 162 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 101 km | 168 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.8 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 42 km WSW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 8 km S of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.7 | 110 km | 177 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 45 km SSE of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.7 | 73 km | 159 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 30 km NE of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 126 km | 152 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 17 km S of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.6 | 111 km | 134 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 37 km WSW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.6 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Oct 6, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.6 | 101 km | 179 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 29 km N of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.4 | 140 km | 158 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 14 km WNW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.4 | 100 km | 161 km |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 13 km W of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.4 | 122 km | 187 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 41 km SE of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.4 | 54 km | 135 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 27 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.4 | 131 km | 144 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 15 km NNW of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.3 | 130 km | 156 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 36 km WSW of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.1 | 129 km | 140 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 130 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 130 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 154 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 167 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 169 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 173 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 173 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 183 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 194 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
Piedra del Águila has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").