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Weather & Climate in Santa Catalina, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catalina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,306 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,306 ft (3,751 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.9457°N, 66.0519°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
900 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 35 km | 276 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 95 km | 221 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.7 | 145 km | 223 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 36 km | 290 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 129 km | 220 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 44 km | 270 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 104 km | 290 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 118 km | 256 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 49 km | 272 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 83 km | 251 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 128 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M5.8 | 132 km | 184 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.7 | 55 km | 266 km |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 133 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.7 | 108 km | 176 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 103 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 97 km | 215 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 76 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.6 | 95 km | 213 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 123 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M5.5 | 140 km | 178 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 51 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.5 | 102 km | 243 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 141 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M5.5 | 117 km | 194 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 29 km | 258 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 35 km | 276 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Guayaques (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in June to 59°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (0.0").