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Weather & Climate in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel de Tucumán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.8160°N, 65.2105°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Tucuman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Feb 21, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 113 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina | M5.6 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina | M5.2 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina | M5.2 | 85 km | 36 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina | M5.2 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina | M5.2 | 31 km | 23 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 99 km | 56 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 32 km E of Hualfín, Argentina | M5.0 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina | M5.0 | 71 km | 21 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | Catamarca, Argentina | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 36 km N of Andalgalá, Argentina | M4.9 | 118 km | 174 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 13 km WNW of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M4.8 | 75 km | 32 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Salta, Argentina | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 23 km W of Santiago del Estero, Argentina | M4.8 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 69 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina | M4.8 | 148 km | 225 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 26 km W of Aguilares, Argentina | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2001 | 39 km NNW of Trancas, Argentina | M4.6 | 104 km | 46 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 33 km E of Burruyacú, Argentina | M4.6 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 46 km ENE of Hualfín, Argentina | M4.6 | 121 km | 165 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in |
San Miguel de Tucumán has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.4").