Climate Insights for La Salinilla

Distrito Agua Escondida, Mendoza, Argentina

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
January
65 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Salinilla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 400 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. La Salinilla 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between March and October.The climate in La Salinilla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 15.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. La Salinilla 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between March and October.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 13°FebMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°MarMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°AprMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 12°Average: 5°Min: 0°JulMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: 0°AugMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°SepMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 4°OctMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 6°NovMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°DecMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 45°FMin: 34°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 55°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 53°F
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Temperatures in La Salinilla vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 La Salinilla vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0in
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La Salinilla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 400 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 14 mm. That's 51 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between March and October, totalling around 34cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.La Salinilla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 15.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.6 in. That's 2 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between March and October, totalling around 13in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

La Salinilla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.La Salinilla 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 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar17°62°F
Apr12°54°F
May8°46°F
Jun5°41°F
Jul5°41°F
Aug7°45°F
Sep10°50°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit La Salinilla is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit La Salinilla is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°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 La Salinilla 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 La Salinilla 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C56 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
25 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
20 °C68 °F
11 km/h7 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C38 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
12 °C54 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
5 cm2 in
Jul
0 °C32 °F
13 °C55 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
6 cm2 in
Aug
1 °C34 °F
15 °C58 °F
12 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
7 cm3 in
Sep
4 °C38 °F
18 °C64 °F
13 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
49 mm1.9 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in