Climate Insights for Balcosna

Departamento Paclín, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
January
263 mm rain10.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Balcosna is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,539 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 263 mm of rainfall. Balcosna 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between June and June.The climate in Balcosna is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 60.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Balcosna 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 37°F. Light snow can occur between June and June.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°MarMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°AugMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 4°SepMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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Temperatures in Balcosna 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 25°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 Balcosna vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 263mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 194mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 199mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 220mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.4inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Balcosna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,539 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 263 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23 mm. That's 240 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 June and June, totalling around 5cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Balcosna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.9 in. That's 9.4 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and June, totalling around 2in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Balcosna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Balcosna 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balcosna 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 Balcosna 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
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
263 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h2 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h2 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C44 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h2 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h2 mph
40 mm1.6 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h2 mph
31 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h2 mph
23 mm0.9 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
21 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in