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Weather & Climate in Zapala, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zapala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,343 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,343 ft (1,019 m) |
| Area | 174.5 sq mi (452.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9006°N, 70.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 86 km | 186 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 114 km | 138 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina | M6.0 | 72 km | 162 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M5.1 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Pucón, Chile | M5.1 | 129 km | 106 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina | M5.0 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina | M4.7 | 106 km | 132 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 45 km SSE of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.7 | 97 km | 159 km |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 53 km NE of Pucón, Chile | M4.5 | 125 km | 53 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 29 km N of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.4 | 74 km | 158 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 14 km WNW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina | M4.4 | 149 km | 161 km |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 15 km NNW of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.3 | 81 km | 156 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 50 km W of Loncopué, Argentina | M4.3 | 139 km | 131 km |
| Aug 24, 1995 | 37 km E of Pucón, Chile | M4.1 | 131 km | 117 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 36 km WSW of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.1 | 119 km | 140 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 38 km NE of Aluminé, Argentina | M4.1 | 52 km | 189 km |
| Mar 4, 2016 | 50 km ESE of Vilcún, Chile | M4.1 | 139 km | 107 km |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 58 km W of Las Lajas, Argentina | M4.1 | 95 km | 185 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 32 km SW of Añelo, Argentina | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 126 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 144 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 146 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 148 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 150 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 152 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 152 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 157 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 163 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 170 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in |
Zapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.3").