Climate Insights for Valle Alegre

La Caldera, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
January
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
June
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
December
358 mm rain14.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°FebMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MarMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°AprMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°MayMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°JunMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°JulMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°AugMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°NovMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°DecMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 350mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 313mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 329mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 234mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 175mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 255mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 358mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.8inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 12.3inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 13inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 9.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 14.1inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
350 mm13.8 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h3 mph
313 mm12.3 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h3 mph
329 mm13 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
16 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
234 mm9.2 in
3 cm1 in
May
4 °C40 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h2 mph
109 mm4.3 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
14 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
37 mm1.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
37 mm1.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
65 mm2.6 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
18 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
175 mm6.9 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
255 mm10 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
20 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
358 mm14.1 in
2 cm1 in