Climate Insights for Palomitas

General Güemes, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
January
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
January
178 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Palomitas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 798 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 178 mm of rainfall. Palomitas 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 6°C.The climate in Palomitas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 31.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Palomitas 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 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MayMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°F
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Temperatures in Palomitas vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Palomitas vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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: 178mmFebPrecipitation: 147mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmAprPrecipitation: 72mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 45mmNovPrecipitation: 70mmDecPrecipitation: 114mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.5in
Precipitation

Palomitas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 798 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7 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.Palomitas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 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: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Palomitas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 June, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Palomitas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. 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 June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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

Jan24°75°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr19°65°F
May15°59°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep19°65°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°74°F

The best time to visit Palomitas is during 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 50 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Palomitas is during April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 Palomitas 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 Palomitas 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
19 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C65 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
5 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C65 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in