Climate Insights for Alto Carrizal

Departamento Famatina, La Rioja, Argentina

Hottest
January
24°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
January
271 mm rain10.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto Carrizal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,562 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Carrizal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Carrizal 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 3°C. Snowfall occurs from April to September, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alto Carrizal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 61.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto Carrizal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Carrizal 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 37°F. Snowfall occurs from April to September, with around 25in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°MarMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°AugMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°SepMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Alto Carrizal vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Alto Carrizal vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 271mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 240mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 210mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 17mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 15mmSepPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 213mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.7inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 9.4inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 7inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 7inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 6inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Alto Carrizal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,562 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 271 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 37 mm. That's 234 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to September, with around 65cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Alto Carrizal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.5 in. That's 9.2 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to September, with around 25in accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

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

Alto Carrizal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Alto Carrizal 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 October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Alto Carrizal 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 Alto Carrizal 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
15 °C58 °F
24 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
271 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
21 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
125 mm4.9 in
3 cm1 in
May
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
3 °C38 °F
15 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
17 cm7 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
17 cm7 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
15 cm6 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in