Climate Insights for Puesto Nuevo

Departamento Santa Bárbara, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
January
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low47°F low
Wettest
February
160 mm rain6.3 in rain
Best to Visit
May, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puesto Nuevo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 934 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 160 mm of rainfall. Puesto Nuevo 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 Puesto Nuevo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6.3 in of rainfall. Puesto Nuevo 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 47°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 10°SepMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°OctMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°DecMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°F
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Temperatures in Puesto Nuevo 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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 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 Puesto Nuevo vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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: 142mmFebPrecipitation: 160mmMarPrecipitation: 136mmAprPrecipitation: 101mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSepPrecipitation: 16mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmNovPrecipitation: 114mmDecPrecipitation: 142mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.6inFebPrecipitation: 6.3inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 4inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.6in
Precipitation

Puesto Nuevo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 934 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 160 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9 mm. That's 151 mm less than February, 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.Puesto Nuevo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.9 in less than February, 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: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Puesto Nuevo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Puesto Nuevo is mildly breezy, 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr20°68°F
May16°61°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Puesto Nuevo is during May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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 Puesto Nuevo is during May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°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 Puesto Nuevo 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 Puesto Nuevo 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
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
21 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
31 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in