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Weather & Climate in San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Martín de los Andes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.1579°N, 71.3534°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 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 | 91 km | 129 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 118 km | 162 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.5 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.3 | 15 km | 168 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 44 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2003 | 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile | M5.1 | 145 km | 71 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile | M5.1 | 122 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile | M5.0 | 94 km | 115 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile | M5.0 | 124 km | 61 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.9 | 77 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile | M4.9 | 122 km | 48 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.9 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.8 | 39 km | 41 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.8 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.8 | 46 km | 50 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 39 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 35 km NE of Puyehue, Chile | M4.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 30 km NE of Villa La Angostura, Argentina | M4.7 | 45 km | 152 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huanquihue Group (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 36 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 59 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 63 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 65 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 80 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 81 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 97 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 107 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 119 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 133 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 143 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 144 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
San Martín de los Andes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.2").