Climate Insights for Chañar

Departamento General Belgrano, La Rioja, Argentina

Hottest
January
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
January
99 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chañar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 512 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 99 mm of rainfall. Chañar 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 7°C.The climate in Chañar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 20.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Chañar 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 44°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 22°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°NovMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°DecMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°F
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Temperatures in Chañar 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 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°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 Chañar vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 54°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 99mmFebPrecipitation: 65mmMarPrecipitation: 79mmAprPrecipitation: 48mmMayPrecipitation: 25mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 16mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 52mmDecPrecipitation: 69mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 2.7in
Precipitation

Chañar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 512 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 94 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.Chañar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 3.7 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Chañar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Chañar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. 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 June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°83°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr20°68°F
May16°60°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec28°82°F

The best time to visit Chañar is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Chañar is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Chañar 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 Chañar 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
35 °C95 °F
12 km/h8 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h5 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
29 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
14 km/h9 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C71 °F
35 °C94 °F
13 km/h8 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in