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Weather & Climate in Río Turbio, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Turbio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 31°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
31°F Jul (-0°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -51.5359°N, 72.3367°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 13 km E of El Calafate, Argentina | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 35 km NE of 28 de Noviembre, Argentina | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 12 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2004 | 40 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M5.1 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 39 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.9 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 38 km S of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.9 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 41 km NNE of Río Turbio, Argentina | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 32 km S of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.7 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 36 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 93 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.5 | 106 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 22 km ENE of 28 de Noviembre, Argentina | M4.5 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 81 km SSE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 26 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 67 km NNE of Río Turbio, Argentina | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 119 km W of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.4 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 95 km NNW of Punta Arenas, Chile | M4.4 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Apr 9, 1999 | 14 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 92 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile | M4.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 58 km N of Río Turbio, Argentina | M4.2 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 31 km S of El Calafate, Argentina | M4.2 | 102 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reclus (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reclus | Pyroclastic cone | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 1908 | 108 km |
| Aguilera | Stratovolcano | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) | -1250 | 167 km |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 282 m (925 ft) | -5550 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in |
Río Turbio has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 31°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (1.1").