Climate Insights for Volcán Higueras
Departamento Iruya, Salta, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Volcán Higueras 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. Volcán Higueras 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 Volcán Higueras 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. Volcán Higueras 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
Volcán Higueras 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.Volcán Higueras 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
Volcán Higueras 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.Volcán Higueras 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
Volcán Higueras 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.Volcán Higueras 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 Volcán Higueras 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 Volcán Higueras 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.