Climate Insights for Sañogasta
Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Sañogasta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2,307 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sañogasta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sañogasta 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, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from April to September, with around 64cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Sañogasta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 90.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Sañogasta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sañogasta 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, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Snowfall occurs from April to September, with around 25in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sañogasta vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 Sañogasta vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°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
Sañogasta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,307 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 273 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 73 mm. That's 200 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to September, with around 64cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.Sañogasta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.9 in. That's 7.9 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to September, with around 25in accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 7in.
Wind
Sañogasta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sañogasta 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 November, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Sañogasta 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 Sañogasta 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.