Climate Insights for Peňas Blancas

Departamento Santa Catalina, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
November
21°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
July
-4°C low24°F low
Wettest
January
158 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Peňas Blancas is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 577 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 158 mm of rainfall. Peňas Blancas 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Peňas Blancas is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 22.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Peňas Blancas 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°MarMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°AprMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 1°MayMax: 17°Average: 7°Min: -2°JunMax: 14°Average: 4°Min: -4°JulMax: 15°Average: 5°Min: -4°AugMax: 16°Average: 6°Min: -4°SepMax: 19°Average: 9°Min: -1°OctMax: 21°Average: 11°Min: 2°NovMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 4°DecMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 50°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 44°FMin: 28°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 40°FMin: 25°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 40°FMin: 24°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 42°FMin: 25°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 48°FMin: 31°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 53°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°F
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Temperatures in Peňas Blancas vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 5°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Peňas Blancas vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 40°F. The average daily temperature swing is 31°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Peňas Blancas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 577 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 158 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 December, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Peňas Blancas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 6.2 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 December, totalling around 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Peňas Blancas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 9km/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 3km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Peňas Blancas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, 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 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Peňas Blancas 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 Peňas Blancas 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
6 °C42 °F
19 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
158 mm6.2 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
6 °C42 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
92 mm3.6 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
-2 °C28 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-4 °C25 °F
14 °C58 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
-4 °C24 °F
15 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
-4 °C25 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
-1 °C31 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
21 °C71 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
118 mm4.7 in
2 cm1 in