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Weather & Climate in Pilcaniyeu, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilcaniyeu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,209 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Area | 85.1 sq mi (220.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.1229°N, 70.7215°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 113 km | 129 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 106 km | 168 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 62 km | 78 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.9 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.8 | 119 km | 50 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.8 | 121 km | 41 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.8 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 39 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 51 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1991 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 40 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 35 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 30 km NE of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 85 km | 152 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 42 km WSW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 8 km S of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.7 | 112 km | 177 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tronador (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 126 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 130 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 131 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 132 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 143 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 149 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 155 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 160 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 173 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 176 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 178 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in |
Pilcaniyeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").