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Weather & Climate in Vinchina, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vinchina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 47°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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,790 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.7596°N, 68.2069°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/La_Rioja |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
451 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 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.8 | 24 km | 118 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 114 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.8 | 114 km | 104 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina | M5.8 | 77 km | 128 km |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 69 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 113 km E of Vallenar, Chile | M5.7 | 137 km | 123 km |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 116 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.6 | 116 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2017 | 71 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.6 | 71 km | 110 km |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 118 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile | M5.5 | 138 km | 110 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 83 km | 140 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 54 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 55 km | 105 km |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.5 | 79 km | 106 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 68 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.5 | 69 km | 117 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | M5.4 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Oct 17, 2001 | 75 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 75 km | 117 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.4 | 72 km | 104 km |
| Nov 1, 1992 | 124 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile | M5.4 | 131 km | 110 km |
| Jan 4, 2011 | 128 km WSW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 128 km | 110 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 62 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 62 km | 114 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 56 km WNW of Vinchina, Argentina | M5.3 | 56 km | 123 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ojos del Salado, Nevados (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in |
Vinchina has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and May the driest (0.1").