January weather forecast
Salta, Argentina

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Rocks formed in Salta, Argentina with a mountain and dark clouds in the background
Rocks formed in Salta, Argentina with a mountain and dark clouds in the background

Weather in January

In Salta, Argentina, weather conditions in January primarily present high humidity levels, fluctuating between frequent rainy days and enviable sunny days. This month marks the onset of the year with warm temperatures during the day, hitting a peak at 24.2°C (75.6°F). January is also characterized by shifting wind patterns, whirling with an average of 7.7km/h (4.8mph). This month's weather, interestingly, transitions into a somewhat similar weather pattern in February, keeping the city's populace on its toes.

Temperature

With January's arrival, Salta's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F), marking little difference from December's 24.3°C (75.7°F). During the month of January, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

In Salta, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Salta is January, when the rain falls for 21.1 days and typically aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Salta, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Salta is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:14. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 20:12 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Salta, Argentina, is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Salta are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Salta?

January temperatures in Salta, Argentina, vary between a high-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and a low-temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Salta?

In Salta, Argentina, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Salta?

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 21.1 days and typically aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Salta?

In Salta, during January, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salta?

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Salta have in January?

In January, the average day length in Salta is 13h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Salta?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:14. On the last day of the month, in Salta, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 20:12 -03.

How long on average sun shines in January in Salta?

The average sunshine duration in January is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Salta?

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Salta, Argentina.

How high is the UV index in January in Salta?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Salta, Argentina

Average temperature in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.7°C).

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Average pressure in January
Salta, Argentina

Average pressure in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Salta, Argentina

Average wind speed in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Salta, Argentina

Average humidity in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salta, Argentina

Average rainfall in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average rainfall in January: 105mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Salta, Argentina

Average rainfall days in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average rainfall days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salta, Argentina

Average snowfall in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Salta, Argentina

Average snowfall days in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salta, Argentina

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salta, Argentina

Average sunshine days in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salta, Argentina

Average UV index in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salta, Argentina

Average cloud cover in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
Salta, Argentina

Average visibility in January - Salta, Argentina
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).

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