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Weather & Climate in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos de Bariloche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Area | 85.1 sq mi (220.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.1456°N, 71.3082°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 26, 2019 | 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M6.1 | 69 km | 129 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 125 km | 126 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.4 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 100 km | 168 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 144 km | 61 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.9 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina | M4.9 | 58 km | 78 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.8 | 95 km | 41 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.8 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.8 | 91 km | 50 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | Los Lagos, Chile | M4.8 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 45 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 51 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 39 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 113 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tronador (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 81 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 81 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 83 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 92 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 100 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 109 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 111 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 134 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 142 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 149 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 169 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 173 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 38°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in |
San Carlos de Bariloche has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.0").