Climate Insights for Quebrada Grande
Los Andes, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Quebrada Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 313 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 92 mm of rainfall. Quebrada Grande 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 March and March.The climate in Quebrada Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 12.3 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Quebrada Grande 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 20°F. Light snow can occur between March and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Quebrada Grande vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 12°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 Quebrada Grande vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 35°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
Quebrada Grande is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 313 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 mm. That's 91 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 March and March, totalling around 6cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Quebrada Grande 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 May, with just 0 in. That's 3.6 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 March and March, totalling around 2in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Quebrada Grande is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Quebrada Grande 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 7mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quebrada Grande 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 Quebrada Grande 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.