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The climate of Puna

The current climate in Puna features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Puna, Argentina.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Puna in recent years was 47°C in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in July 2019.

Rainfall amount

On average, Puna receives 833 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Argentina? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Ushuaia, or explore other destinations in Argentina.

Best time to visit Puna?

The best time to visit Puna for sunny weather is March through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Puna. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Puna

The climate table of Puna shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 35 33 31 28 24 22 22 27 29 30 33 35
Temp. min (°C) 23 21 20 18 14 10 10 12 14 17 19 21
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Precipitation (mm) 134 162 83 58 38 33 15 15 14 78 107 96
UV Index 9 8 8 6 5 5 5 7 8 8 9 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Puna, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Puna

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Yearly Temperature in Puna

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Puna, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Puna

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Puna

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Puna, Argentina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Puna

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Average weather in Puna by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puna. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.