Climate Insights for Varas

Departamento Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
January
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
June
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
January
327 mm rain12.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Varas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2,051 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 327 mm of rainfall. Varas 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 April and November.The climate in Varas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 80.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 12.9 in of rainfall. Varas 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 36°F. Light snow can occur between April and November.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°FebMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 10°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°AprMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°MayMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 5°JunMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°AugMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°SepMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°NovMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°DecMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°F
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Varas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.Varas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 65°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 56°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 327mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 299mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 283mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 204mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 245mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 309mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 11.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 11.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 12.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Varas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,051 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 171 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 327 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 308 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 April and November, totalling around 22cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Varas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 80.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 12.9 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 12.1 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 April and November, totalling around 9in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

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

Varas 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 August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Varas 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 August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Varas 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 Varas 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
10 °C50 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h3 mph
327 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
299 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
283 mm11.2 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
4 km/h3 mph
204 mm8 in
2 cm1 in
May
5 °C40 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
14 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.7 in
1 cm1 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
171 mm6.7 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
245 mm9.7 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C49 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
309 mm12.1 in
1 cm0 in