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Weather & Climate in Rincón de Los Sauces, Argentina

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rincón de Los Sauces experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.3984°N, 68.9287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 1.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

May 24, 2012 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.4 147 km 150 km
Mar 7, 2019 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina M5.0 125 km 14 km
Apr 8, 2002 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 148 km 145 km
Jun 23, 2011 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina M4.7 139 km 168 km
May 9, 2022 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.5 133 km 10 km
Mar 23, 2023 41 km WNW of Barrancas, Argentina M4.5 149 km 159 km
May 4, 1995 68 km NW of Veinticinco de Mayo, Argentina M4.4 64 km 33 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 64 km 14 km
Aug 8, 2009 13 km ENE of Barrancas, Argentina M4.2 104 km 29 km
Apr 4, 2013 43 km N of Barrancas, Argentina M4.2 140 km 27 km
May 27, 2008 74 km NNE of Barrancas, Argentina M4.2 146 km 196 km
Aug 8, 2009 1 km ENE of Barrancas, Argentina M4.1 108 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2023 32 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.0 133 km 10 km
May 4, 1994 99 km NE of Barrancas, Argentina M3.8 144 km 70 km
Nov 1, 2003 122 km W of Santa Isabel, Argentina M3.7 128 km 10 km
Dec 11, 1997 16 km NNE of El Huecú, Argentina M3.6 139 km 150 km
Jan 9, 2019 28 km SSE of Añelo, Argentina M3.4 135 km 1 km
Jan 11, 2012 4 km NNE of El Huecú, Argentina M3.2 146 km 162 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tromen (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 102 km
Payun Matru Shield 3,715 m (12,188 ft) -5050 112 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 158 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
July 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Rincón de Los Sauces has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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