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Weather & Climate in Puerta de San José, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerta de San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.5476°N, 67.0056°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
398 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 43 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 52 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 72 km | 177 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 119 km | 140 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 51 km | 174 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 108 km | 106 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 58 km | 174 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 50 km | 170 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 64 km | 174 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 63 km | 164 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 44 km | 157 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 32 km | 155 km |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.2 | 86 km | 129 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 27 km NE of Fiambalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 40 km | 150 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 43 km | 154 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 113 km | 36 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 116 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 52 km | 149 km |
| May 19, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.1 | 72 km | 157 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 113 km |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 159 km |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in |
Puerta de San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").