Climate Insights for Antofalla
Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Antofalla is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 198 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 68 mm of rainfall. Antofalla 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Light snow can occur between January and September.The climate in Antofalla is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 7.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Antofalla 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Light snow can occur between January and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Antofalla vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -2°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Antofalla vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 28°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Antofalla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 198 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 2 mm. That's 66 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 January and September, totalling around 32cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Antofalla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.6 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 January and September, totalling around 12in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Antofalla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Antofalla 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 October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Antofalla 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 Antofalla 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.