Climate Insights for Las Barrancas

Departamento Belén, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
24°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
June
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
January
193 mm rain7.6 in rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Las Barrancas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 818 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 193 mm of rainfall. Las Barrancas 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between April and September.The climate in Las Barrancas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 32.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Las Barrancas 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between April and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°FebMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MarMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°AprMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°AugMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°OctMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°NovMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in Las Barrancas vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Las Barrancas vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0in
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Las Barrancas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 818 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 193 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 184 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 April and September, totalling around 19cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Las Barrancas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 7.2 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 April and September, totalling around 8in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Las Barrancas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Las Barrancas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar16°60°F
Apr13°55°F
May10°50°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul8°46°F
Aug9°49°F
Sep12°53°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec18°64°F

The best time to visit Las Barrancas is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while June is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Las Barrancas is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 74°F, while June is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Las Barrancas 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 Las Barrancas 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
14 °C57 °F
24 °C74 °F
6 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C47 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
2 cm1 in
May
5 °C41 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
14 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
18 mm0.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
9 mm0.4 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
4 °C38 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h3 mph
18 mm0.7 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
38 mm1.5 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in