Climate Insights for Andalgalá

Departamento Andalgalá, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
169 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Andalgalá is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 799 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 169 mm of rainfall. Andalgalá 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between April and September.The climate in Andalgalá is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 31.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Andalgalá 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between April and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°FebMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°MarMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°AprMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 1°AugMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°SepMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°OctMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°DecMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 46°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 48°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in Andalgalá vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Andalgalá vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 65°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Andalgalá is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 799 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 160 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. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 19cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Andalgalá is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.3 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. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 8in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Andalgalá 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 6km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Andalgalá is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr13°56°F
May10°50°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul8°46°F
Aug9°48°F
Sep12°53°F
Oct14°58°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Andalgalá is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 89 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Andalgalá is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 73°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Andalgalá 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 Andalgalá 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
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
169 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
15 mm0.6 in
5 cm2 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
4 cm1 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
4 cm2 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
24 mm0.9 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
9 °C47 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in