Climate Insights for Huancar
Departamento Susques, Jujuy, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Huancar is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 290 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 87 mm of rainfall. Huancar 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Light snow can occur between February and March.The climate in Huancar is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 11.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Huancar 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 19°F. Light snow can occur between February and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Huancar vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is 2°C. The average daily temperature swing is 19°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Huancar vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 35°F. The average daily temperature swing is 35°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Huancar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 290 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 86 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 March, totalling around 7cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Huancar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.4 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 March, totalling around 3in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Huancar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Huancar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huancar 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 Huancar 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.