Climate Insights for Tumbaya
Departamento Tumbaya, Jujuy, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Tumbaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,268 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 218 mm of rainfall. Tumbaya 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: December, January, October. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between March and September.The climate in Tumbaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 49.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.6 in of rainfall. Tumbaya 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: December, January, October. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Light snow can occur between March and September.
Temperature
Tumbaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Tumbaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 31°F to 63°F. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tumbaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,268 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 218 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 213 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 March and September, totalling around 16cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Tumbaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 8.4 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 March and September, totalling around 6in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Tumbaya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tumbaya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tumbaya 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 Tumbaya 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.