Climate Insights for Cortaderas
Departamento Iruya, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Cortaderas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,516 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cortaderas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cortaderas 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 Cortaderas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 99 in of precipitation falls per year. Cortaderas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cortaderas 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 45°F.
Temperature
Cortaderas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Cortaderas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 78°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cortaderas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,516 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 210 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 365 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 38 mm. That's 327 mm less than March, 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.Cortaderas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.4 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.5 in. That's 12.9 in less than March, 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
Cortaderas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cortaderas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Cortaderas is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°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 Cortaderas is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°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 Cortaderas 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 Cortaderas 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.