Climate Insights for Valle Alegre
La Caldera, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Valle Alegre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2,301 mm of precipitation falls per year. Valle Alegre receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valle Alegre 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, February, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between March and December.The climate in Valle Alegre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 90.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Valle Alegre receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valle Alegre 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, February, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between March and December.
Temperature
Valle Alegre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Valle Alegre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 68°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 60°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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
Valle Alegre is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,301 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 358 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 37 mm. That's 322 mm less than December, 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 December, totalling around 21cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Valle Alegre is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 14.1 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.5 in. That's 12.7 in less than December, 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 December, totalling around 8in annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Valle Alegre is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Valle Alegre 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 October, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Valle Alegre 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 Valle Alegre 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.