Climate Insights for Alpasinche
Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Alpasinche is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 212 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 50 mm of rainfall. Alpasinche 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 5°C.The climate in Alpasinche is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 8.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2 in of rainfall. Alpasinche 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 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Alpasinche vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Alpasinche vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alpasinche is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 212 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 49 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.Alpasinche is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.9 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.
Wind
Alpasinche 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 November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Alpasinche 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 November, averaging 5mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alpasinche is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 14 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alpasinche is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alpasinche 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. 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 Alpasinche 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. 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.