Climate Insights for El Quebracho
Departamento Capital, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in El Quebracho is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 384 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 72 mm of rainfall. El Quebracho 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 6°C.The climate in El Quebracho is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 15.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. El Quebracho 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 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in El Quebracho vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in El Quebracho vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 85°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
El Quebracho is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 384 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 68 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.El Quebracho is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.7 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.
Wind
El Quebracho is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.El Quebracho is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit El Quebracho is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit El Quebracho is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Quebracho 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 Quebracho 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.