Climate Insights for Aicuña
Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Aicuña is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 351 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 87 mm of rainfall. Aicuña 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between May and September.The climate in Aicuña is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 13.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Aicuña 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between May and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Aicuña vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°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 April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Aicuña vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Aicuña is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 351 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 80 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 May and September, totalling around 17cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Aicuña is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 3.1 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 May and September, totalling around 7in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Aicuña 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 November, averaging 6km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Aicuña 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 November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Aicuña is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Aicuña is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aicuña 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 Aicuña 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.