Climate Insights for Santa Clara
Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Clara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 306 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Santa Clara 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between May and September.The climate in Santa Clara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 12 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Santa Clara 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between May and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Santa Clara vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Santa Clara vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Santa Clara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 306 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10 mm. That's 50 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 May and September, totalling around 17cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Santa Clara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 2 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 May and September, totalling around 7in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Santa Clara 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 October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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.Santa Clara 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 April, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa Clara is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa Clara is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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.