Weather & Climate in Tilcara, Argentina

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tilcara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,156 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,156 ft (2,486 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	3,503/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.5782°N, 65.3952°W
Timezone	America/Argentina/Jujuy

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,018 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	108 km	225 km
May 10, 2022	86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M6.8	128 km	220 km
Feb 11, 2015	103 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina	M6.7	142 km	223 km
Feb 18, 2017	52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M6.4	133 km	222 km
Mar 22, 2023	86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina	M6.4	114 km	228 km
Feb 27, 2010	5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina	M6.3	145 km	10 km
Nov 14, 2009	100 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina	M6.2	144 km	220 km
May 24, 1993	97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina	M6.2	132 km	221 km
Jul 20, 1997	68 km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina	M6.1	114 km	256 km
Jan 10, 2021	32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M6.1	130 km	217 km
Feb 22, 2022	58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina	M6.0	135 km	251 km
Oct 19, 1993	47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina	M6.0	146 km	272 km
Dec 7, 1994	94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M6.0	128 km	235 km
Jun 14, 2000	48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M5.9	147 km	197 km
Oct 6, 2011	23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina	M5.9	137 km	15 km
Jan 28, 2010	103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M5.9	137 km	208 km
Mar 22, 2004	22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina	M5.8	128 km	16 km
Mar 5, 2022	48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina	M5.7	144 km	266 km
May 14, 2014	76 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina	M5.6	143 km	213 km
Apr 18, 2007	34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina	M5.6	137 km	172 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (122 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tuzgle	Stratovolcano	5,486 m (17,999 ft)	Unknown	122 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
February	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
April	53°F (12°C)	0.2 in
May	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in
September	51°F (11°C)	0.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
December	60°F (15°C)	1.9 in	Warmest

Tilcara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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