Climate Insights for Choya Viejo

Departamento El Alto, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
January
123 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
February, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Choya Viejo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 680 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 123 mm of rainfall. Choya Viejo 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 Choya Viejo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 26.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Choya Viejo 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: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°F
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Temperatures in Choya Viejo vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Choya Viejo vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°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 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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 123mmFebPrecipitation: 89mmMarPrecipitation: 120mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 18mmOctPrecipitation: 52mmNovPrecipitation: 81mmDecPrecipitation: 88mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 2inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inDecPrecipitation: 3.5in
Precipitation

Choya Viejo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 680 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 118 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.Choya Viejo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.6 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Choya Viejo 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Choya Viejo 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 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr19°66°F
May15°59°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov24°74°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Choya Viejo is during February, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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 Choya Viejo is during February, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°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 Choya Viejo 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 Choya Viejo 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
21 °C69 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
20 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
31 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in