Climate Insights for Abra del Sauce
Departamento Iruya, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Abra del Sauce is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,113 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 221 mm of rainfall. Abra del Sauce 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between April and November.The climate in Abra del Sauce is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 43.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Abra del Sauce 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between April and November.
Temperature
Abra del Sauce sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 10°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 del Sauce sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 63°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 50°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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 del Sauce is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,113 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 221 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2 mm. That's 219 mm less than January, 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 April and November, totalling around 15cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Abra del Sauce is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.1 in. That's 8.6 in less than January, 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 April and November, totalling around 6in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Abra del Sauce 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 June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Abra del Sauce 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 del Sauce 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 del Sauce 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.