Climate Insights for Achicote

Departamento Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
October
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
June
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
January
216 mm rain8.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achicote is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 979 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 216 mm of rainfall. Achicote 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, December, November. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between March and November.The climate in Achicote is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 38.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Achicote 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, December, November. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Light snow can occur between March and November.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°MarMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°AprMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°JunMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -1°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -1°AugMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -1°SepMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°OctMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°NovMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°DecMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 42°FMin: 30°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 43°FMin: 30°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 43°FMin: 30°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°F
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Achicote 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. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Achicote sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 30°F to 62°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 216mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 170mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 173mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Achicote is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 979 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 216 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2 mm. That's 214 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 March and November, totalling around 21cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Achicote is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.5 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 8.4 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 March and November, totalling around 8in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Achicote is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Achicote is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achicote 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 Achicote 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
129 mm5.1 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
2 cm1 in
May
1 °C35 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
-1 °C30 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
-1 °C30 °F
15 °C58 °F
7 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
-1 °C30 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
2 °C35 °F
16 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
118 mm4.6 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
173 mm6.8 in
1 cm0 in