Climate Insights for Cobres
Departemento La Poma, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Cobres is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 273 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. Cobres 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -6°C.The climate in Cobres is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 10.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Cobres 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 21°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cobres vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -6°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 April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cobres vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 37°F. The average daily temperature swing is 35°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cobres is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 273 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 mm. That's 74 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.Cobres is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 2.9 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.
Wind
Cobres is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 February, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Cobres 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 February, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cobres 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 Cobres 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.