Climate Insights for Saltangará

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Hottest
August
13°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
December
108mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Saltangará is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 915mm of precipitation falls per year. Saltangará receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Saltangará is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Feb Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Mar Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Apr Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° May Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jun Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jul Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Aug Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Sep Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Nov Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Dec Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Saltangará sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 13°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Saltangará is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 915mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 108mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 58mm. That's 50mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 49cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 36km/h Feb Wind Speed: 35km/h Mar Wind Speed: 33km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 29km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 33km/h Dec Wind Speed: 35km/h
Wind Speed

Saltangará is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 35km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 31km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Saltangará, which began on March 20, 2026. Saltangará is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Expect around 30cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Saltangará 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
6 °C
36 km/h
87 mm
10 cm
Feb
2 °C
6 °C
35 km/h
86 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
6 °C
33 km/h
80 mm
7 cm
Apr
3 °C
7 °C
29 km/h
59 mm
5 cm
May
5 °C
9 °C
27 km/h
60 mm
1 cm
Jun
8 °C
12 °C
25 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
13 °C
24 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
13 °C
24 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
12 °C
29 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
10 °C
31 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
7 °C
33 km/h
77 mm
4 cm
Dec
3 °C
6 °C
35 km/h
108 mm
11 cm
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