Climate Insights for Río Colorado

Departamento Tinogasta, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low31°F low
Wettest
January
139 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Río Colorado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 586 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 139 mm of rainfall. Río Colorado 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 April and October.The climate in Río Colorado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 23.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Río Colorado 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 April and October.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°FebMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MarMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: 0°JulMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 0°AugMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°SepMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 3°OctMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°DecMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 42°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 42°FMin: 31°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 45°FMin: 33°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°F
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Temperatures in Río Colorado vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 Río Colorado vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Río Colorado is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 586 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 134 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 April and October, totalling around 17cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Río Colorado is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.3 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 April and October, totalling around 7in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Río Colorado 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 December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Río Colorado is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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

Jan16°61°F
Feb15°60°F
Mar14°57°F
Apr11°52°F
May8°46°F
Jun5°42°F
Jul6°42°F
Aug7°45°F
Sep10°49°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov15°58°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Río Colorado is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 100 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Río Colorado is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 70°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 31°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Río Colorado 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 Río Colorado 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
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
May
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
0 °C31 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
1 °C33 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
19 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
38 mm1.5 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in