Climate Insights for Alumbrera de Abajo
Calingasta, San Juan, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Alumbrera de Abajo is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 416 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 99 mm of rainfall. Alumbrera de Abajo 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from February to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alumbrera de Abajo is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 16.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Alumbrera de Abajo 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°F. Snowfall occurs from February to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Alumbrera de Abajo vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Alumbrera de Abajo vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 24°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alumbrera de Abajo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 416 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12 mm. That's 86 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 February to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.Alumbrera de Abajo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 3.4 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from February to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 12in.
Wind
Alumbrera de Abajo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Alumbrera de Abajo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alumbrera de Abajo 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 Alumbrera de Abajo 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.