Climate Insights for El Peñón
Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in El Peñón is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 138 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. El Peñón 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and June.The climate in El Peñón is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 5.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. El Peñón 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Light snow can occur between January and June.
Temperature
Temperatures in El Peñón 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 20°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 El Peñón vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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
El Peñón is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 138 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 mm. That's 58 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 June, totalling around 7cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.El Peñón is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 in. That's 2.3 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 June, totalling around 3in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
El Peñón 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.El Peñón 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 October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Peñón 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 Peñón 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.