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Weather & Climate in Río Pico, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Pico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.1791°N, 71.3685°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 23, 2007 | 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.7 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 134 km | 157 km |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile | M5.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 142 km | 32 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M5.2 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile | M5.2 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 34 km NW of Puerto Cisnes, Chile | M5.0 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 36 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M4.8 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 23 km NNE of Puerto Aysén, Chile | M4.7 | 148 km | 60 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 10 km NE of Futaleufú, Chile | M4.4 | 123 km | 165 km |
| Aug 13, 2009 | 27 km NE of Puerto Cisnes, Chile | M3.2 | 97 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in |
Río Pico has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").