Weather & Climate in San Carlos, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,443 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,443 ft (1,659 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8932°S, 65.9291°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 53 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 126 km | 36 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina | M5.2 | 133 km | 23 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 118 km | 56 km |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 144 km | 21 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 70 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.9 | 79 km | 25 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2013 | 29 km N of Hualfín, Argentina | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M4.8 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Mar 9, 2010 | 65 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | M4.8 | 89 km | 64 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina | M4.8 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 44 km W of Cachí, Argentina | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 69 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina | M4.8 | 84 km | 225 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 145 km | 28 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 72 km N of Hualfín, Argentina | M4.7 | 109 km | 160 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Antofagasta Volcanic Field (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in January to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").