Climate Insights for Villa Sanagasta

Departamento Sanagasta, La Rioja, Argentina

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
January
171 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Villa Sanagasta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 848 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 171 mm of rainfall. Villa Sanagasta 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Villa Sanagasta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Villa Sanagasta 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°FebMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°JulMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°SepMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°OctMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°F
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Temperatures in Villa Sanagasta vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Villa Sanagasta vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0in
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Villa Sanagasta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 848 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 161 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 June and September, totalling around 8cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Villa Sanagasta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.3 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 June and September, totalling around 3in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Villa Sanagasta 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 October, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Villa Sanagasta 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr15°59°F
May11°51°F
Jun8°47°F
Jul8°47°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Villa Sanagasta is during March, April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 70 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Villa Sanagasta is during March, April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Villa Sanagasta 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 Villa Sanagasta 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
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
20 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
20 mm0.8 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
14 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
1 cm1 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
15 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in