Climate Insights for Yapes

Departamento Santa María, Catamarca, Argentina

Hottest
January
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low33°F low
Wettest
January
57 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yapes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 225 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 57 mm of rainfall. Yapes 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 0°C.The climate in Yapes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 8.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Yapes 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 33°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°FebMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 12°MarMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 8°MayMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 1°JulMax: 18°Average: 8°Min: 0°AugMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°SepMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 4°OctMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 46°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 46°FMin: 33°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 48°FMin: 34°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°F
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Min

Temperatures in Yapes vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Yapes vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 62°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Yapes is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 225 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 57 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 56 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.Yapes is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.2 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Yapes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Yapes 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 October, averaging 5mph, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan17°62°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar15°60°F
Apr13°56°F
May10°51°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul8°46°F
Aug9°48°F
Sep12°53°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec17°62°F

The best time to visit Yapes is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 37 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yapes is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°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 Yapes 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 Yapes 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
4 °C39 °F
19 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C33 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
0 °C33 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
1 °C34 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in