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Weather & Climate in San Rafael, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.6153°N, 68.3324°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 5, 1999 | 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile | M6.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.8 | 118 km | 148 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.4 | 116 km | 150 km |
| Nov 1, 2003 | 96 km NW of Santa Isabel, Argentina | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 54 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.9 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 86 km E of Machalí, Chile | M4.9 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 27 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.8 | 143 km | 37 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 32 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 114 km W of San Rafael, Argentina | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 47 km SE of San Rafael, Argentina | M4.8 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 118 km NW of Unión, Argentina | M4.7 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 63 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina | M4.7 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 56 km NW of San Rafael, Argentina | M4.7 | 56 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 33 km ESE of San Rafael, Argentina | M4.7 | 33 km | 28 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 79 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.7 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 102 km ESE of San Martín, Argentina | M4.6 | 149 km | 200 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 101 km ESE of San Martín, Argentina | M4.6 | 136 km | 200 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | 78 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 62 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2013 | 106 km WSW of San Rafael, Argentina | M4.6 | 106 km | 152 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maipo (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 147 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 154 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 171 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 186 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").