Climate Insights for Rancho Chilena
Provincia Sur Lípez, Potosí, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Rancho Chilena is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 507 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 155 mm of rainfall. Rancho Chilena 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 138cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Rancho Chilena is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 20 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Rancho Chilena 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Rancho Chilena vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -1°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rancho Chilena vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 29°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rancho Chilena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 507 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 155 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 154 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 138cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.Rancho Chilena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 6.1 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
Rancho Chilena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 7km/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 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Rancho Chilena is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 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, 7mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rancho Chilena 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 Rancho Chilena 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.