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Weather & Climate in San José de Metán, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Metán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,717 ft (828 m) |
| Area | 1,596.9 sq mi (4,135.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.4971°N, 64.9711°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina | M5.2 | 133 km | 23 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 43 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina | M5.0 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 62 km | 56 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina | M4.9 | 107 km | 39 km |
| May 19, 1991 | 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.9 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M4.8 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina | M4.8 | 82 km | 35 km |
| Dec 12, 2013 | 32 km W of Las Lajitas, Argentina | M4.8 | 100 km | 49 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 99 km | 28 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 23 km WNW of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2001 | 39 km NNW of Trancas, Argentina | M4.6 | 67 km | 46 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 28 km NE of El Galpón, Argentina | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 7 km N of El Carril, Argentina | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 33 km E of Burruyacú, Argentina | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in |
San José de Metán has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").