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Weather & Climate in Susques, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Susques experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,827 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,827 ft (3,605 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.3986°N, 66.3675°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,480 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 | 19 km | 225 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M7.0 | 83 km | 221 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.8 | 31 km | 220 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.7 | 46 km | 223 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.4 | 13 km | 228 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.4 | 59 km | 222 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 62 km SE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M6.3 | 139 km | 155 km |
| May 24, 1993 | 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | M6.2 | 32 km | 221 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.2 | 56 km | 220 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 124 km | 270 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 112 km | 196 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.1 | 47 km | 256 km |
| Jan 10, 2021 | 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.1 | 75 km | 217 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 121 km | 272 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 82 km | 251 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 72 km SE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M6.0 | 135 km | 147 km |
| Dec 7, 1994 | 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M6.0 | 28 km | 235 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 80 km | 197 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 114 km | 181 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | M5.9 | 36 km | 208 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Cordon de Puntas Negras | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,852 m (19,199 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Lascar | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,592 m (18,346 ft) | 2017 | 139 km |
| Purico Complex | Pyroclastic shield | 5,703 m (18,711 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Licancabur | Stratovolcano | 5,916 m (19,409 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Sairecabur | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,971 m (19,590 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tilocalar | Lava cone(es) | 3,109 m (10,200 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Pular | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,233 m (20,449 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
Susques has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in June to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").