Climate Insights for Animaná

San Carlos, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
December
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
January
124 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Animaná is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 501 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. Animaná 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Animaná is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 19.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Animaná 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 37°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MarMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°AprMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 3°JulMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 3°AugMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°SepMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°OctMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 48°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in Animaná vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Animaná vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 64°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Animaná is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 122 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.Animaná is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.8 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Animaná 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 October, averaging 7km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Animaná 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 4mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°64°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr14°58°F
May11°52°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°49°F
Aug10°51°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct15°60°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec18°64°F

The best time to visit Animaná is during March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 54 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Animaná is during March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°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 Animaná 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 Animaná 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in