Climate Insights for Los Herreras

Departamento Capital, La Rioja, Argentina

Hottest
January
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
January
109 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Los Herreras is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 530 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 109 mm of rainfall. Los Herreras 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 4°C.The climate in Los Herreras is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 20.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Los Herreras 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 39°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°MayMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°JunMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°AugMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°F
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Temperatures in Los Herreras 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Los Herreras vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 109mmFebPrecipitation: 69mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 31mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 46mmNovPrecipitation: 46mmDecPrecipitation: 72mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inMarPrecipitation: 2.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 2.8in
Precipitation

Los Herreras is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 530 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6 mm. That's 102 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.Los Herreras is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Los Herreras is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Los Herreras is mildly breezy, 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr18°65°F
May13°56°F
Jun10°49°F
Jul10°49°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Los Herreras is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Los Herreras is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Los Herreras 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 Los Herreras 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
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
72 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
24 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in