Climate Insights for Salar de Pocitos

Los Andes, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
December
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
June
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
January
67 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Salar de Pocitos is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 204 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Salar de Pocitos 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: December, January, February. 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 Salar de Pocitos is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Salar de Pocitos 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 21°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°FebMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 3°MarMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°AprMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: 0°MayMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -3°JunMax: 6°Average: -1°Min: -6°JulMax: 7°Average: 0°Min: -6°AugMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -5°SepMax: 12°Average: 5°Min: -2°OctMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°NovMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 1°DecMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 44°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 37°FMin: 27°FJunMax: 43°FAverage: 30°FMin: 21°FJulMax: 45°FAverage: 32°FMin: 22°FAugMax: 47°FAverage: 34°FMin: 23°FSepMax: 54°FAverage: 40°FMin: 28°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 44°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 48°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 65°FAverage: 50°FMin: 37°F
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Temperatures in Salar de Pocitos vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Salar de Pocitos vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 30°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 2in
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Salar de Pocitos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 204 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1 mm. That's 66 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 27cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Salar de Pocitos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 in. That's 2.6 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 11in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

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

Salar de Pocitos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 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.Salar de Pocitos 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 October, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salar de Pocitos 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 Salar de Pocitos 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
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
4 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.3 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
0 °C31 °F
14 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
-3 °C27 °F
10 °C49 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-6 °C21 °F
6 °C43 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
-6 °C22 °F
7 °C45 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
-5 °C23 °F
8 °C47 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
-2 °C28 °F
12 °C54 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
40 mm1.6 in
4 cm2 in