Climate Insights for Paloma Yaco

Departamento Santa María, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
January
97 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Paloma Yaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 367 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 97 mm of rainfall. Paloma Yaco 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between April and October.The climate in Paloma Yaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 14.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Paloma Yaco 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between April and October.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°FebMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°MarMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°AprMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°JunMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -1°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -2°AugMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: -1°SepMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 2°OctMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°NovMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°DecMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 42°FMin: 30°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 43°FMin: 29°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 45°FMin: 31°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 50°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°F
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Temperatures in Paloma Yaco vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Paloma Yaco 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 69°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Paloma Yaco is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 367 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 95 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 October, totalling around 18cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Paloma Yaco is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.7 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. Light snowfall can occur between April and October, totalling around 7in annually. August 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: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Paloma Yaco 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 October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Paloma Yaco 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 October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paloma Yaco 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 Paloma Yaco 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
10 °C50 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h3 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
19 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
20 mm0.8 in
2 cm1 in
May
2 °C35 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h3 mph
5 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
-1 °C30 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
-2 °C29 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
1 cm1 in
Aug
-1 °C31 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
4 cm2 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.8 in
1 cm1 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
32 mm1.3 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in