Climate Insights for Las Chacritas

Departamento Ambato, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
January
180 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Las Chacritas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 848 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 180 mm of rainfall. Las Chacritas 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 2°C.The climate in Las Chacritas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Las Chacritas 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 36°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°AugMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 4°SepMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Las Chacritas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Las Chacritas vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0in
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Las Chacritas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 848 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 171 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.Las Chacritas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.7 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Las Chacritas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Las Chacritas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr14°58°F
May11°51°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul8°46°F
Aug10°50°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec19°65°F

The best time to visit Las Chacritas is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Las Chacritas is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 76°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Las Chacritas 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 Las Chacritas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
24 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
28 mm1.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.6 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h3 mph
9 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in