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Weather & Climate in Sañogasta, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sañogasta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,601 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,601 ft (2,012 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0952°N, 67.1159°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/La_Rioja |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina | M6.4 | 137 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 36 km | 22 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.8 | 115 km | 118 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 131 km | 169 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina | M5.8 | 39 km | 128 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 148 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 128 km | 177 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 141 km | 174 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 65 km | 140 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 84 km | 106 km |
| Apr 15, 2004 | 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina | M5.4 | 120 km | 29 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 129 km | 174 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 122 km | 104 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 130 km | 174 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 140 km | 157 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 138 km | 164 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.2 | 142 km | 154 km |
| May 24, 2019 | 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.2 | 142 km | 149 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in |
Sañogasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.1").