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Weather & Climate in Tinogasta, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tinogasta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,967 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.0656°N, 67.5644°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 28, 2002 | 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina | M6.0 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina | M5.8 | 115 km | 128 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.8 | 78 km | 118 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.8 | 64 km | 169 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.7 | 99 km | 174 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina | M5.6 | 99 km | 177 km |
| Aug 1, 2017 | 71 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.6 | 141 km | 110 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 58 km | 140 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 130 km | 117 km |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.5 | 90 km | 174 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 124 km | 105 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 40 km | 106 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.4 | 103 km | 170 km |
| Oct 17, 2001 | 75 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 141 km | 117 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina | M5.4 | 85 km | 174 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina | M5.3 | 83 km | 157 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina | M5.3 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina | M5.3 | 94 km | 174 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 56 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 129 km | 123 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 143 km |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Tinogasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.0").