Rawson
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rawson month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rawson are typically April, August and September, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), July the coldest (average low 3°C), and January the wettest (about 27 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9 | 21.3 | 27 | 12.7 |
| February | 32.9 | 20.5 | 11 | 12.2 |
| March | 29.5 | 17.3 | 16 | 11.1 |
| April | 24.5 | 12.8 | 7 | 10.2 |
| May | 19.0 | 8.1 | 6 | 9.3 |
| June | 15.5 | 4.1 | 4 | 8.9 |
| July | 15.3 | 3.2 | 1 | 9.4 |
| August | 19.8 | 5.8 | 9 | 10.3 |
| September | 23.7 | 9.0 | 4 | 11.0 |
| October | 27.3 | 12.6 | 11 | 12.0 |
| November | 31.4 | 17.2 | 5 | 12.7 |
| December | 33.7 | 19.8 | 13 | 12.9 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 10, 2026Past and future events in Rawson
Upcoming
- Festival Cahuín 2026 (Lucía Ceresani performance)
Performance by folk artist Lucía Ceresani as part of the XV edition of Festival Cahuín 2026 in Rawson.
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- Rawson
- Legislaturas Conectadas
- Delegación de Rawson - Facebook
- Carlos Munisaga - Facebook
- Composición del H.C.D. - hcdrawson.com.ar
- Rawson, Chubut - Wikipedia
- History of Rawson: History of the City and the area
- Rawson Chubut Argentina History | History Atlas
- Rawson: History of the City and Legends from the area
- Past Cities - Rawson-Trelew, Chubut, Argentina
- Rawson (definition and history) - Wisdom Library
- Rawson | Patagonia, Chubut Province & Atlantic Coast - Britannica
- Top Things to Do in Rawson, Argentina - Rawson Attractions
- Visit Rawson, Argentina: Top Attractions & Travel Guide
- THE BEST Rawson Sights & Historical Landmarks - Tripadvisor
- Rawson tourism | What to do in Rawson: 11 excursions, points ...
- Rawson map - Rawson attractions map, Argentina
- Rawson, Argentina - Travel Guide, Population, Area, Safety ...
- Rawson Travel Guide: Planning Tips, Costs | NexaCurrent
- RAWSON, Argentina, List of Companies | Info-clipper.com
- Rawson Directory | 3K Local Businesses | Synara
- Lista de Empresas en Rawson, Argentina
- Search Companies in Rawson | ZoomInfo.com
- Principales Empresas en Rawson, Chubut, Argentina | Dunsguide
- Wikidata structured records for Rawson
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01 · HistoryHow Rawson took shape
Evocative Fragments
Rawson is a city located in Argentina within the administrative region of San Juan. Also known as Villa Krause, this urban center serves as the capital city of the Rawson Department in San Juan.
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Within the geographic scope of Rawson, distinct localities emerged across distant territories, linking namesakes from the Chubut Province down to international geographies such as Australia and the United States.
A shifting historical designation.
02 · OverviewRawson, in brief
Rawson
Rawson is a city situated in Argentina within the administrative division of San Juan. Also known as Villa Krause, it serves as the capital city of the Rawson Department located in San Juan.
Geographic coordinates and local time. Positioned at latitude -31.58189 and longitude -68.54211, the municipality operates under the America/Argentina/San_Juan timezone. Currency used in the region is the ARS, and recognized languages include es-AR, en, it, de, fr, and gn.
Population dynamics and territorial context. The community supports a recorded population of 130258 residents. Beyond the San Juan locality, the name Rawson identifies several other places globally, including the capital of Chubut Province and its corresponding department in Chubut, as well as localities in Victoria, Australia, and the United States in North Dakota and Ohio.
Historical turning point. The broader nomenclature extends into diverse cultural and geographical domains, appearing as a surname, designating the Rawson Stakes horse race in Australia, identifying a specific barley variety, and naming a boarding house at Cranbrook School in Sydney, Australia. Detailed records regarding these entries are cataloged in geographical databases and reference materials such as Rawson and the GeoNames record for Rawson.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rawson
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rawson located and what are its coordinates?
Rawson is situated in Argentina at geographic coordinates -31.5819, -68.5421, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rawson?
Rawson has a recorded population of approximately 130,258 and observes the America/Argentina/San_Juan time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rawson?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rawson include ES-AR, English, Italian, German, French, GN, with ARS used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rawson?
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