Climate Insights for Catua
Departamento Susques, Jujuy, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Catua is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 235 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Catua 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Catua is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 9.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Catua 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 14°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Catua vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -3°C. The average daily temperature swing is 19°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Catua vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 47°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 27°F. The average daily temperature swing is 33°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Catua is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 235 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 70 mm less than February, 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 January and December, totalling around 36cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Catua is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 2.8 in less than February, 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 January and December, totalling around 14in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Catua is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Catua 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 October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Catua 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 Catua 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.