Climate Insights for Tama

Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza, La Rioja, Argentina

Hottest
January
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
January
111 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 570 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 111 mm of rainfall. Tama 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 5°C.The climate in Tama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 22.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Tama 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 40°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°AugMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 17°DecMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Tama vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tama vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 50°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 79mmMarPrecipitation: 85mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 25mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 14mmOctPrecipitation: 45mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmDecPrecipitation: 88mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inDecPrecipitation: 3.5in
Precipitation

Tama is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 570 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 106 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.Tama is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.2 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Tama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Tama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr18°65°F
May14°56°F
Jun10°50°F
Jul10°50°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Tama is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tama is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°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 Tama 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. 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 Tama 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. 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
21 °C69 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
30 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h7 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in