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Weather & Climate in Rivadavia, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivadavia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 4.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Area | 580.7 sq mi (1,504.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.1910°N, 68.4622°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 2, 2015 | 63 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina | M6.3 | 136 km | 172 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.8 | 57 km | 148 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.6 | 25 km | 25 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 79 km WNW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.5 | 124 km | 116 km |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 86 km SW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina | M5.5 | 142 km | 127 km |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 85 km WSW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.4 | 56 km | 150 km |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 79 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.3 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.3 | 40 km | 149 km |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 48 km W of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.3 | 91 km | 115 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 8 km NNW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.3 | 21 km | 23 km |
| May 23, 2020 | 70 km E of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.2 | 132 km | 114 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 95 km SW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.1 | 107 km | 143 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 53 km SW of Pocito, Argentina | M5.1 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Jun 19, 1997 | 67 km E of Los Andes, Chile | M5.1 | 141 km | 118 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 23 km S of Nueve de Julio, Argentina | M5.1 | 147 km | 124 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 52 km SSE of Caucete, Argentina | M5.1 | 131 km | 38 km |
| May 18, 2017 | 79 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina | M5.0 | 124 km | 166 km |
| Aug 6, 1993 | 62 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile, Chile | M5.0 | 141 km | 109 km |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 80 km NW of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.0 | 129 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 127 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 149 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in |
Rivadavia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and April the driest (0.6").