Climate Insights for Cara Cara
Departamento Cochinoca, Jujuy, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Cara Cara is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 481 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Cara Cara 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C.The climate in Cara Cara is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 18.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Cara Cara 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 23°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cara Cara vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 5°C. The average daily temperature swing is 18°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cara Cara vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 40°F. The average daily temperature swing is 32°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cara Cara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 481 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 120 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.Cara Cara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 4.7 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
Cara Cara 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 July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cara Cara 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 July, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cara Cara 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 Cara Cara 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.