Climate Insights for Carrizal
Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Carrizal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 397 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Carrizal 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 4°C.The climate in Carrizal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 15.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Carrizal 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 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Carrizal vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 Carrizal vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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
Carrizal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 397 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 87 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.Carrizal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 3.4 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.
Wind
Carrizal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Carrizal is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Carrizal is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Carrizal is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°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 Carrizal 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 Carrizal 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.