Climate Insights for Puerto de Ortega
San José de Metán, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Puerto de Ortega is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 754 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 165 mm of rainfall. Puerto de Ortega 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 8°C.The climate in Puerto de Ortega is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 29.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.5 in of rainfall. Puerto de Ortega 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 46°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Puerto de Ortega vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Puerto de Ortega vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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
Puerto de Ortega is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 754 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 165 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 157 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.Puerto de Ortega is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.7 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. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 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.
Wind
Puerto de Ortega 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 October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Puerto de Ortega 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 October, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Puerto de Ortega is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Puerto de Ortega is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°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 Puerto de Ortega 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 Puerto de Ortega 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.