What’s the climate like in Santa Rita Alta?
The current climate of Santa Rita Alta features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Rita Alta in recent years was 35°C in October 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in July 2018.
On average, Santa Rita Alta gets 3639 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 53 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Santa Rita Alta?
The best time to visit Santa Rita Alta for pleasant to warm weather is April through July and September through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Santa Rita Alta.
Climate Table of Santa Rita Alta
The climate table of Santa Rita Alta shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 336 | 935 | 371 | 244 | 243 | 241 | 139 | 114 | 143 | 176 | 286 | 411 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,3 | 8,5 | 3,5 | 1,5 | 0,4 | 0,1 | 1,3 | 6,6 | 1,9 | 7,5 | 5,6 | 7,3 |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in August
- Precipitation*: 3639 mm per year, averaging 303 mm per month
- Snowfall: 53 cm per year
- Driest months: 114 mm in August, 139 mm in July and 143 mm in September
- Wettest months: 935 mm in February, 411 mm in December and 371 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Santa Rita Alta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santa Rita Alta, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Rita Alta
This graph shows how much precipitation Santa Rita Alta, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Santa Rita Alta
This graph shows how much snow Santa Rita Alta, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Rita Alta
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santa Rita Alta, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santa Rita Alta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santa Rita Alta, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Rita Alta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santa Rita Alta, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Santa Rita Alta
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Santa Rita Alta, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santa Rita Alta by Month
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