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Weather & Climate in San José de Jáchal, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Jáchal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 46°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 3,858 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,858 ft (1,176 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.2416°N, 68.7466°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Sep 24, 2002 | 29 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina | M6.3 | 149 km | 120 km |
| May 27, 2003 | 10 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | M5.7 | 126 km | 118 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 34 km ENE of Calingasta, Argentina | M5.7 | 117 km | 112 km |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 69 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 63 km SSW of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.5 | 138 km | 27 km |
| May 18, 2003 | 31 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 133 km | 114 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 124 km NE of Vicuña, Chile | M5.5 | 137 km | 103 km |
| Apr 15, 2004 | 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.4 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | M5.4 | 125 km | 94 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 102 km | 104 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 36 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina | M5.4 | 115 km | 118 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 2 km NNW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina | M5.4 | 3 km | 35 km |
| Jan 28, 2018 | 22 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | M5.4 | 115 km | 87 km |
| Dec 10, 2013 | 13 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina | M5.3 | 139 km | 113 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 67 km NE of Caucete, Argentina | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 62 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 124 km | 114 km |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 48 km ENE of San José de Jáchal, Argentina | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina | M5.2 | 134 km | 105 km |
| Jan 15, 2014 | 48 km NE of San Martín, Argentina | M5.2 | 116 km | 105 km |
| May 10, 1999 | 43 km WSW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina | M5.2 | 44 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in |
San José de Jáchal has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.1").