Climate Insights for San José de Escalchi

Cachi, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
October
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
January
201 mm rain7.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San José de Escalchi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,013 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 201 mm of rainfall. San José de Escalchi 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: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between April and November.The climate in San José de Escalchi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 39.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.9 in of rainfall. San José de Escalchi 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: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between April and November.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°FebMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°MarMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°AprMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°JunMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°JulMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: 0°AugMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 0°SepMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°OctMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°DecMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FFebMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 48°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 44°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 46°FMin: 32°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 50°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°F
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San José de Escalchi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 19°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.San José de Escalchi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 32°F to 67°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 201mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 174mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

San José de Escalchi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,013 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 201 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 194 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 November, totalling around 24cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.San José de Escalchi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.6 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 April and November, totalling around 10in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

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

San José de Escalchi 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 June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.San José de Escalchi 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 San José de Escalchi 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 San José de Escalchi 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
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
201 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
174 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
75 mm3 in
2 cm1 in
May
3 °C37 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.1 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
0 °C32 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
0 °C32 °F
16 °C62 °F
7 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in