Climate Insights for Abra de Mecoyita
Santa Victoria, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Abra de Mecoyita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,985 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 307 mm of rainfall. Abra de Mecoyita is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and September.The climate in Abra de Mecoyita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 78.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 12.1 in of rainfall. Abra de Mecoyita is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and September.
Temperature
Abra de Mecoyita sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Abra de Mecoyita sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 63°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 55°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Abra de Mecoyita is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,985 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 165 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 307 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 21 mm. That's 286 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and September, totalling around 14cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Abra de Mecoyita is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 78.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 12.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 11.3 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and September, totalling around 6in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Abra de Mecoyita is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Abra de Mecoyita is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abra de Mecoyita based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abra de Mecoyita based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.