Climate Insights for Volcán

Departamento Tumbaya, Jujuy, Argentina

Hottest
January
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
August
1°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
300 mm rain11.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Volcán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2,171 mm of precipitation falls per year. Volcán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Volcán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 85.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Volcán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°FebMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°MarMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°AprMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°JunMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 1°JulMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°AugMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 1°SepMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°NovMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°DecMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°F
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Volcán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.Volcán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 65°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 56°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 46°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 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 300mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 275mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 270mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 220mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 232mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 260mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 294mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.8inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 10.8inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 10.6inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 10.2inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 11.6inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Volcán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,171 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 300 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 270 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 26cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Volcán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 10.6 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 10in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/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

Volcán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 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 June, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 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
9 °C49 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h3 mph
300 mm11.8 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
275 mm10.8 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
270 mm10.6 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
4 km/h3 mph
220 mm8.7 in
2 cm1 in
May
4 °C38 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C35 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
40 mm1.6 in
4 cm1 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
14 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
1 °C35 °F
15 °C58 °F
4 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
4 cm1 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
16 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.8 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
232 mm9.1 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
260 mm10.2 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
9 °C47 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
294 mm11.6 in
1 cm1 in