Climate Insights for Alumbre
Molinos, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Alumbre is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 829 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 206 mm of rainfall. Alumbre 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alumbre is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 32.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.1 in of rainfall. Alumbre 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Alumbre vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 1°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Alumbre vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 48°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alumbre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 829 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 206 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 199 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 January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Alumbre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.1 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 7.8 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 January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 7in.
Wind
Alumbre 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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Alumbre 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 February, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alumbre 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 Alumbre 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.