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Weather & Climate in Río Gallegos, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Gallegos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -51.6253°N, 69.2523°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pali-Aike Volcanic Field (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 59 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
Río Gallegos has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.4").