Climate Insights for Punta Ciénaga
Departamento Susques, Jujuy, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Punta Ciénaga is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 312 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Punta Ciénaga 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Punta Ciénaga is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 12.3 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Punta Ciénaga 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 19°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Punta Ciénaga vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is 1°C. The average daily temperature swing is 19°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Punta Ciénaga vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 33°F. The average daily temperature swing is 33°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Punta Ciénaga is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 312 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 90 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Punta Ciénaga is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.5 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 4in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Punta Ciénaga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Punta Ciénaga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Ciénaga 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 Punta Ciénaga 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.