Climate Insights for Abra de Santa Cruz
Santa Victoria, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Abra de Santa Cruz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,228 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 215 mm of rainfall. Abra de Santa Cruz 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: September, October, November. 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 Santa Cruz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 48.3 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Abra de Santa Cruz 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: September, October, November. 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 Santa Cruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°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 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Abra de Santa Cruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 64°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 51°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Abra de Santa Cruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,228 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 215 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 207 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 12cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Abra de Santa Cruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 8.1 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 5in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Abra de Santa Cruz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 Santa Cruz 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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.