Climate Insights for Los Puestos

Jáchal, San Juan, Argentina

Hottest
January
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
52 mm rain2.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Los Puestos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 208 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 52 mm of rainfall. Los Puestos 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 Los Puestos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 8.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Los Puestos 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 35°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°FebMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°MarMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°JunMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°JulMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°AugMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 5°SepMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 9°OctMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°NovMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 17°DecMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 49°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Los Puestos vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Los Puestos vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 49°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 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 52mmFebPrecipitation: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmNovPrecipitation: 14mmDecPrecipitation: 25mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Los Puestos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 208 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 52 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 49 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 Puestos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.9 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Los Puestos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Los Puestos 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 November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°82°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr19°66°F
May14°56°F
Jun10°49°F
Jul9°49°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec27°81°F

The best time to visit Los Puestos is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Los Puestos is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 35°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Puestos 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 Puestos 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
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
35 °C95 °F
12 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in