Climate Insights for Villa Santa Rita de Catuna
Departamento General Ocampo, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 641 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 126 mm of rainfall. Villa Santa Rita de Catuna 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 6°C.The climate in Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 25.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Villa Santa Rita de Catuna 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 43°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Villa Santa Rita de Catuna vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Santa Rita de Catuna vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 51°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 641 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 126 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6 mm. That's 120 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.Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.7 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.
Wind
Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Villa Santa Rita de Catuna is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Villa Santa Rita de Catuna 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. 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 Santa Rita de Catuna 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. 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.