Climate Insights for Carahuasi

Departamento Rinconada, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
November
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
June
-6°C low22°F low
Wettest
January
137 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Carahuasi is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 507 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 137 mm of rainfall. Carahuasi 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 -6°C. Light snow can occur between March and December.The climate in Carahuasi is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 19.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Carahuasi 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 22°F. Light snow can occur between March and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°FebMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°MarMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 5°AprMax: 20°Average: 10°Min: 1°MayMax: 17°Average: 7°Min: -4°JunMax: 15°Average: 4°Min: -6°JulMax: 16°Average: 4°Min: -6°AugMax: 17°Average: 6°Min: -5°SepMax: 20°Average: 9°Min: -2°OctMax: 22°Average: 11°Min: 1°NovMax: 22°Average: 12°Min: 3°DecMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 5°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 50°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 44°FMin: 25°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 39°FMin: 22°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 40°FMin: 22°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 42°FMin: 23°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 48°FMin: 28°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 52°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 54°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 41°F
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Temperatures in Carahuasi vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 4°C. The average daily temperature swing is 19°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 Carahuasi vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 39°F. The average daily temperature swing is 34°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Carahuasi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 507 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 137 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 March and December, totalling around 7cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Carahuasi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 5.4 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 March and December, totalling around 3in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Carahuasi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Carahuasi 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 September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carahuasi 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 Carahuasi 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
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
137 mm5.4 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
May
-4 °C25 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-6 °C22 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
-6 °C22 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
-5 °C23 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
-2 °C28 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
2 cm1 in