Climate Insights for El Piquete

Anta, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
January
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
February
224 mm rain8.8 in rain
Best to Visit
September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Piquete is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,241 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 224 mm of rainfall. El Piquete 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, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in El Piquete is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 48.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. El Piquete 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, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°MayMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 10°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in El Piquete vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 Piquete vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 214mmFebPrecipitation: 224mmMarPrecipitation: 158mmAprPrecipitation: 114mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmJunPrecipitation: 22mmJulPrecipitation: 16mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSepPrecipitation: 23mmOctPrecipitation: 88mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmDecPrecipitation: 189mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.4inFebPrecipitation: 8.8inMarPrecipitation: 6.2inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inDecPrecipitation: 7.4in
Precipitation

El Piquete is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,241 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 224 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 11 mm. That's 212 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.El Piquete is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 8.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 8.3 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

El Piquete 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 October, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.El Piquete is relatively calm, 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 October, averaging 5mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°74°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr18°65°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep19°65°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit El Piquete is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit El Piquete is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 El Piquete 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 El Piquete 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
214 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in