Climate Insights for Carrizal
Departamento Capital, La Rioja, Argentina
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
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
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
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
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.