Climate Insights for El Alfarcito

Rosario de Lerma, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
November
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
June
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
January
114 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Alfarcito is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 404 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm of rainfall. El Alfarcito 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between February and April.The climate in El Alfarcito is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 15.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. El Alfarcito 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Light snow can occur between February and April.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°FebMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°MarMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°AprMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°MayMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: 0°JunMax: 12°Average: 3°Min: -3°JulMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -2°AugMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -2°SepMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 0°OctMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°NovMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 4°DecMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 48°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 38°FMin: 27°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 40°FMin: 28°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 40°FMin: 28°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 46°FMin: 32°FOctMax: 64°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°F
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Temperatures in El Alfarcito vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°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 El Alfarcito vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

El Alfarcito is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 404 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1 mm. That's 114 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 February and April, totalling around 8cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.El Alfarcito is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 15.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 4.5 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 February and April, totalling around 3in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

El Alfarcito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.El Alfarcito is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. 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, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Alfarcito 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 El Alfarcito 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
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
114 mm4.5 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.7 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
1 cm1 in
May
0 °C32 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-3 °C27 °F
12 °C53 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
-2 °C28 °F
12 °C54 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
-2 °C28 °F
13 °C55 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
0 °C32 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in