Climate Insights for Chañares Altos
Rivadavia, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Chañares Altos is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 822 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 128 mm of rainfall. Chañares Altos 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 13°C.The climate in Chañares Altos is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 32.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Chañares Altos 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 56°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Chañares Altos vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chañares Altos vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 87°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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
Chañares Altos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 822 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 123 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.Chañares Altos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.8 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
Chañares Altos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Chañares Altos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Chañares Altos is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Chañares Altos is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 99°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 Chañares Altos 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 Chañares Altos 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.