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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. The area gets 363 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
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°N, 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").