Climate Insights for Ampolla
Departamento Santa Rosa, Catamarca, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Ampolla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 628 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 118 mm of rainfall. Ampolla 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 6°C.The climate in Ampolla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 24.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Ampolla 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 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Ampolla vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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 Ampolla vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 54°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
Ampolla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 628 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 113 mm less than March, 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.Ampolla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.4 in less than March, 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
Ampolla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Ampolla 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 October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ampolla is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ampolla is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Ampolla 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 Ampolla 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.