Climate Insights for Carrizal

Departamento Capital, La Rioja, Argentina

Hottest
January
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
January
181 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Carrizal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 902 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 181 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. Light snow can occur between May and September.The climate in Carrizal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 35.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 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. Light snow can occur between May and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 13°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°JunMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 5°JulMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°AugMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°SepMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°OctMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Carrizal vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°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 Carrizal vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°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 17°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 181mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Carrizal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 902 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 181 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11 mm. That's 170 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 May and September, totalling around 10cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Carrizal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.7 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and September, totalling around 4in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Carrizal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Carrizal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar20°67°F
Apr16°61°F
May12°54°F
Jun9°49°F
Jul9°49°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Carrizal is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°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 April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°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. 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 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. 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
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
18 mm0.7 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h5 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in