Climate Insights for Río Grande
San Carlos, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Río Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,364 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 272 mm of rainfall. Río 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from April to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Río Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 53.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.7 in of rainfall. Río 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Snowfall occurs from April to December, with around 24in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Río Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 17°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is August, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 5°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.Río Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 27°F to 62°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is August, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 40°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 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Río Grande is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,364 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 272 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 266 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 April to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 10cm.Río Grande is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 10.5 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 April to December, with around 24in accumulating over the season. September typically sees the most snow at around 4in.
Wind
Río Grande 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 October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Río Grande 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 October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Río 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 Río 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.