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Weather & Climate in Plaza Huincul, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plaza Huincul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9301°N, 69.2078°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 136 km | 186 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 141 km | 162 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 55 km | 14 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 29 km N of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.4 | 148 km | 158 km |
| Sep 26, 2017 | 46 km ENE of Añelo, Argentina | M4.4 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 52 km NNE of Añelo, Argentina | M4.3 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 38 km NE of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.1 | 126 km | 189 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 32 km SW of Añelo, Argentina | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1996 | 26 km S of Las Lajas, Argentina | M3.9 | 99 km | 177 km |
| Jan 9, 2019 | 28 km SSE of Añelo, Argentina | M3.4 | 61 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
Plaza Huincul has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.8") and January the driest (0.3").