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Weather & Climate in San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonio de los Cobres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,894 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,894 ft (3,930 m) |
| Area | 1,930.5 sq mi (4,999.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.2213°N, 66.3203°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 2000 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M7.2 | 76 km | 225 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 87 km | 220 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.7 | 129 km | 223 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.4 | 53 km | 222 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 91 km | 228 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 144 km | 220 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.2 | 114 km | 221 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 138 km | 256 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 33 km | 217 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 69 km | 196 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.0 | 95 km | 235 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 72 km | 181 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 104 km | 208 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 48 km | 197 km |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 85 km | 186 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 67 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 68 km | 220 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 69 km | 197 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 74 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 74 km | 189 km |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 54 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 55 km | 193 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Cordon de Puntas Negras | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,852 m (19,199 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Lascar | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,592 m (18,346 ft) | 2017 | 172 km |
| Pular | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,233 m (20,449 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tilocalar | Lava cone(es) | 3,109 m (10,200 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Purico Complex | Pyroclastic shield | 5,703 m (18,711 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
San Antonio de los Cobres has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 36°F in June to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").