Climate Insights for Punta de Balasto
Departamento Santa María, Catamarca, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Punta de Balasto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 249 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Punta de Balasto 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Punta de Balasto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 9.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Punta de Balasto 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 31°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Punta de Balasto vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Punta de Balasto vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Punta de Balasto is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 249 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 68 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 June and September, totalling around 10cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Punta de Balasto is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.7 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 June and September, totalling around 4in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Punta de Balasto 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 September, averaging 6km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Punta de Balasto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Punta de Balasto is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Punta de Balasto is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 31°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 Punta de Balasto 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 de Balasto 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.