Climate Insights for Volcán

Santa Victoria, Salta, Argentina

Hottest
October
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
August
0°C low33°F low
Wettest
January
225 mm rain8.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Volcán is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 937 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 225 mm of rainfall. Volcán 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Volcán is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 36.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.9 in of rainfall. Volcán 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 5°FebMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 5°MarMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 5°AprMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°JunMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°JulMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°AugMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: 0°SepMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 3°OctMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 4°NovMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 5°DecMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 44°FMin: 33°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°F
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Volcán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 9°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Volcán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 62°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 49°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 225mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 174mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 189mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Volcán is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 937 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 225 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 224 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 January and December, totalling around 28cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Volcán is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 8.8 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 January and December, totalling around 11in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Volcán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Volcán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Volcán 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 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
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
225 mm8.9 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C42 °F
15 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
174 mm6.9 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
15 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
May
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C33 °F
13 °C56 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
1 cm1 in
Aug
0 °C33 °F
15 °C58 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
16 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
4 cm1 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
189 mm7.4 in
2 cm1 in