Climate Insights for Rancho Chilena

Provincia Sur Lípez, Potosí, Argentina

Hottest
November
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
June
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
January
155 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 0°FebMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 0°MarMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -1°AprMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -4°MayMax: 10°Average: 1°Min: -6°JunMax: 8°Average: -1°Min: -8°JulMax: 9°Average: -1°Min: -8°AugMax: 10°Average: 0°Min: -7°SepMax: 13°Average: 3°Min: -6°OctMax: 15°Average: 5°Min: -4°NovMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: -2°DecMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 56°FAverage: 42°FMin: 29°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 39°FMin: 24°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 34°FMin: 21°FJunMax: 46°FAverage: 29°FMin: 18°FJulMax: 48°FAverage: 31°FMin: 18°FAugMax: 49°FAverage: 32°FMin: 19°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 37°FMin: 22°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 41°FMin: 25°FNovMax: 61°FAverage: 44°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 45°FMin: 31°F
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Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 40mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 37mmMarPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 7mmDecPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 12in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C32 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
155 mm6.1 in
40 cm16 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
127 mm5 in
37 cm14 in
Mar
-1 °C29 °F
14 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
-4 °C24 °F
13 °C56 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
3 cm1 in
May
-6 °C21 °F
10 °C51 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
-8 °C18 °F
8 °C46 °F
13 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
-8 °C18 °F
9 °C48 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
-7 °C19 °F
10 °C49 °F
12 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
-6 °C22 °F
13 °C55 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C25 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
16 °C61 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
7 cm3 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h5 mph
97 mm3.8 in
29 cm12 in