Climate Insights for Las Cuevas
Rosario de Lerma, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Las Cuevas is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 218 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. Las Cuevas 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 June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Las Cuevas is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 8.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Las Cuevas 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 June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Las Cuevas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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 Cuevas vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°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
Las Cuevas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 218 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 mm. That's 65 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 January and March, totalling around 8cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Las Cuevas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 2.6 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 January and March, totalling around 3in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Las Cuevas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Las Cuevas 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 September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Las Cuevas 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 Cuevas 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.