Climate Insights for El Quebrachal

Departamento de Anta, Salta Province, Argentina

Hottest
July
6°C peak
Coldest
November
-7°C low
Wettest
July
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Quebrachal is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 280mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. El Quebrachal 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: July, June, May. The coldest months are November, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from February to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 1° Average: 0° Min: -1° Mar Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Apr Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° May Max: 6° Average: 6° Min: 5° Jun Max: 6° Average: 6° Min: 5° Jul Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 4° Aug Max: 4° Average: 4° Min: 3° Sep Max: 2° Average: 1° Min: 0° Oct Max: -1° Average: -2° Min: -3° Nov Max: -4° Average: -5° Min: -7° Dec Max: -5° Average: -6° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

El Quebrachal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -7°C to 6°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 6°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is November, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

El Quebrachal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 280mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 32mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from February to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

El Quebrachal 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 March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in El Quebrachal, which began on June 21, 2026. El Quebrachal is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in July at around 6°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near -7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -7 to 1°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A warm coat and layers are recommended, especially for early mornings and evenings.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Quebrachal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
0 °C
6 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Feb
-1 °C
1 °C
13 km/h
10 mm
6 cm
Mar
0 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
33 mm
26 cm
Apr
2 °C
6 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
5 cm
May
5 °C
6 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
6 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
3 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
0 °C
2 °C
7 km/h
31 mm
12 cm
Oct
-3 °C
-1 °C
6 km/h
20 mm
19 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-4 °C
6 km/h
22 mm
22 cm
Dec
-7 °C
-5 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
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