Climate Insights for Tolombón
Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Tolombón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 856 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 182 mm of rainfall. Tolombón 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, November, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Tolombón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Tolombón 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, November, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Tolombón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 21°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tolombón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 70°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 60°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tolombón is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 182 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 175 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 June and September, totalling around 16cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Tolombón is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.2 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 6.9 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 June and September, totalling around 6in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Tolombón 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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Tolombón 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 5mph, 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. 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 Tolombón 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 Tolombón 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.