Climate Insights for Chuquisaca

Departamento Tinogasta, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
December
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
July
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
January
70 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chuquisaca is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 258 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Chuquisaca 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Chuquisaca is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 10.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Chuquisaca 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 21°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°MarMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°AprMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°MayMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -3°JunMax: 9°Average: 1°Min: -5°JulMax: 9°Average: 1°Min: -6°AugMax: 11°Average: 2°Min: -5°SepMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -2°OctMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 1°NovMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°DecMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 39°FMin: 27°FJunMax: 48°FAverage: 33°FMin: 22°FJulMax: 49°FAverage: 33°FMin: 21°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 36°FMin: 23°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 43°FMin: 29°FOctMax: 61°FAverage: 47°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°F
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Temperatures in Chuquisaca vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chuquisaca vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Chuquisaca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 258 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 66 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 January and December, totalling around 34cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Chuquisaca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.6 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Chuquisaca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Chuquisaca is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chuquisaca 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 Chuquisaca 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.8 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
1 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C38 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
4 cm2 in
May
-3 °C27 °F
12 °C53 °F
9 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
-5 °C22 °F
9 °C48 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.3 in
7 cm3 in
Jul
-6 °C21 °F
9 °C49 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
-5 °C23 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C58 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.6 in
2 cm1 in