Climate Insights for Tres Cruces

Departamento Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
October
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
June
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
January
118 mm rain4.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tres Cruces is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 464 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 118 mm of rainfall. Tres Cruces 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between December and December.The climate in Tres Cruces is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 18.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Tres Cruces 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between December and December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°FebMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°MarMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°MayMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 0°JunMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -2°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -1°AugMax: 16°Average: 6°Min: -1°SepMax: 19°Average: 9°Min: 1°OctMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°NovMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°DecMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 46°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 41°FMin: 29°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 43°FMin: 29°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 43°FMin: 30°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 49°FMin: 34°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°F
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Temperatures in Tres Cruces vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tres Cruces vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 3.1in
Precipitation

Tres Cruces is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 464 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 117 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 December and December, totalling around 7cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 1cm.Tres Cruces is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 4.6 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 December and December, totalling around 3in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 0in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Tres Cruces is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tres Cruces is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tres Cruces 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 Tres Cruces 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
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
118 mm4.6 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
98 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C42 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
1 cm0 in
May
0 °C33 °F
16 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
-1 °C29 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
-1 °C30 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
1 °C34 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
20 °C69 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in