Climate Insights for Puerta de Chiñocan

Departamento Santa María, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
June
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
January
164 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Puerta de Chiñocan is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 768 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 164 mm of rainfall. Puerta de Chiñocan 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, November, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between April and November.The climate in Puerta de Chiñocan is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 30.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.4 in of rainfall. Puerta de Chiñocan 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, November, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Light snow can occur between April and November.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°FebMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°MarMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 3°MayMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°JunMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -3°JulMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -3°AugMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -3°SepMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 0°OctMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°NovMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°DecMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 39°FMin: 26°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 42°FMin: 27°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 47°FMin: 33°FOctMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°F
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Temperatures in Puerta de Chiñocan vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Puerta de Chiñocan vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Puerta de Chiñocan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 768 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 164 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 161 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 November, totalling around 28cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Puerta de Chiñocan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 6.3 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 November, totalling around 11in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Puerta de Chiñocan 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 June, 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.Puerta de Chiñocan 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 June, 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 Puerta de Chiñocan 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 Puerta de Chiñocan 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
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h3 mph
164 mm6.4 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.8 in
2 cm1 in
May
0 °C32 °F
15 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
-3 °C26 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
-3 °C27 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
-3 °C27 °F
14 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
6 cm2 in
Sep
0 °C33 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.7 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in