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Weather & Climate in Recreo, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Recreo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.2818°N, 65.0610°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina | M6.4 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina | M5.1 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 22 km NNE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.9 | 132 km | 180 km |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 23 km S of Capayán, Argentina | M4.9 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 52 km ENE of La Rioja, Argentina | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2014 | 9 km NE of El Rodeo, Argentina | M4.6 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Argentina | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 23 km NE of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.5 | 137 km | 55 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 21 km W of Ancasti, Argentina | M4.5 | 81 km | 54 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 69 km N of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 28 km NE of Quilino, Argentina | M4.5 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 41 km S of San Pedro de Guasayán, Argentina | M4.4 | 108 km | 30 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 16 km SE of Pomán, Argentina | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 57 km SE of San Pedro de Guasayán, Argentina | M4.4 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Dec 29, 1996 | 33 km WSW of Villa Atamisqui, Argentina | M4.4 | 118 km | 31 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 14 km SSW of El Rodeo, Argentina | M4.3 | 135 km | 79 km |
| Dec 13, 1993 | 26 km NNE of Chamical, Argentina | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 22 km N of Serrezuela, Argentina | M4.3 | 133 km | 175 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 29 km SSW of Pomán, Argentina | M4.3 | 143 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
Recreo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.2").