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Weather & Climate in Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago del Estero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 817.0 sq mi (2,116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.8005°N, 64.2629°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 23, 1991 | 27 km NNW of El Hoyo, Argentina | M7.3 | 143 km | 558 km |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 22 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina | M7.0 | 137 km | 609 km |
| Apr 29, 1994 | 44 km SSE of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M6.9 | 114 km | 562 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 18 km NW of Colonia Dora, Argentina | M6.9 | 138 km | 601 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 35 km ESE of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M6.7 | 118 km | 587 km |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 20 km WNW of Añatuya, Argentina | M6.7 | 138 km | 579 km |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 17 km NNW of El Hoyo, Argentina | M6.2 | 140 km | 554 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Santiago del Estero, Argentina | M6.2 | 114 km | 575 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 32 km E of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M6.1 | 116 km | 575 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 37 km SSE of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M6.1 | 107 km | 554 km |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 13 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina | M6.1 | 145 km | 610 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 19 km N of El Hoyo, Argentina | M5.8 | 148 km | 593 km |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 43 km NNE of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M5.7 | 107 km | 557 km |
| Jun 23, 1991 | 10 km NNW of El Hoyo, Argentina | M5.6 | 137 km | 578 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina | M5.6 | 49 km | 28 km |
| Mar 25, 2018 | 29 km NNW of El Hoyo, Argentina | M5.6 | 143 km | 577 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 12 km WNW of El Hoyo, Argentina | M5.5 | 128 km | 554 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 37 km SSE of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M5.5 | 108 km | 578 km |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 42 km NE of Suncho Corral, Argentina | M5.4 | 108 km | 563 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in |
Santiago del Estero has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.2").