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Weather & Climate in Salta, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,458 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.8065°N, 65.4200°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 144 km | 217 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.9 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 146 km | 172 km |
| Jun 30, 1998 | 35 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.4 | 148 km | 223 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.4 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Mar 1, 2005 | 30 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.3 | 142 km | 189 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina | M5.3 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 36 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.2 | 148 km | 185 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 43 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.1 | 148 km | 230 km |
| Oct 6, 2011 | 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina | M5.1 | 77 km | 41 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 37 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M4.9 | 149 km | 205 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina | M4.9 | 89 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
Salta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in June to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (0.2").