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Weather & Climate in Tecka, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tecka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
35°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.4929°N, 70.8108°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 10, 2007 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | M5.5 | 83 km | 157 km |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 19 km NW of La Junta, Chile | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 38 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 10 km NE of Futaleufú, Chile | M4.4 | 89 km | 165 km |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 30 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 28 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile | M4.3 | 149 km | 36 km |
| May 31, 2009 | 21 km E of Chaitén, Chile | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 153 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
Tecka has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 35°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.8").