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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa de Tastil, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa de Tastil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,597 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,597 ft (3,230 m) |
| Area | 1,930.5 sq mi (4,999.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.4508°N, 65.9518°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,849 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 2000 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M7.2 | 113 km | 225 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 128 km | 220 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.4 | 97 km | 222 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 127 km | 228 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina | M6.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 110 km | 196 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 78 km | 217 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.0 | 134 km | 235 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 144 km | 208 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 93 km | 197 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 112 km | 181 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 67 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 113 km | 220 km |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.7 | 126 km | 186 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 88 km | 199 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 80 km | 172 km |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 54 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 99 km | 193 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 74 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 113 km | 189 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 106 km | 197 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 87 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.6 | 118 km | 187 km |
| Feb 7, 2010 | 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M5.6 | 150 km | 239 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Cordon de Puntas Negras | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,852 m (19,199 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
Santa Rosa de Tastil has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in June to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and May the driest (0.0").