Climate Insights for Rinconada
Departamento Rinconada, Jujuy, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Rinconada is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 634 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 170 mm of rainfall. Rinconada 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, October, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Rinconada is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 25 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Rinconada 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, October, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Rinconada vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 2°C. The average daily temperature swing is 18°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 Rinconada vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 36°F. The average daily temperature swing is 32°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rinconada is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 634 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 170 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 170 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 January and December, totalling around 48cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Rinconada is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 6.7 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 January and December, totalling around 19in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.
Wind
Rinconada 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 September, averaging 10km/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 3km/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.Rinconada 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 September, averaging 6mph, 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 2mph 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 Rinconada 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 Rinconada 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.