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Weather & Climate in Rinconada, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rinconada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,844 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,844 ft (3,915 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.4408°N, 66.1672°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 2000 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M7.2 | 127 km | 225 km |
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 67 km | 276 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 46 km | 221 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 127 km | 220 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.7 | 92 km | 223 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 52 km | 290 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 114 km | 228 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 20 km | 270 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.2 | 101 km | 221 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 76 km | 220 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 62 km | 256 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 27 km | 251 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.0 | 119 km | 235 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 21 km | 272 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 116 km | 208 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 128 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M5.8 | 125 km | 184 km |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 133 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.7 | 117 km | 176 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.7 | 11 km | 266 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 103 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 56 km | 215 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 76 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 42 km | 213 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guayaques (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Purico Complex | Pyroclastic shield | 5,703 m (18,711 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Sairecabur | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,971 m (19,590 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Licancabur | Stratovolcano | 5,916 m (19,409 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Lascar | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,592 m (18,346 ft) | 2017 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
Rinconada has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (0.0").