Climate - Córdoba (Argentina)

The climate of Córdoba, Argentina's second largest city, is subtropical, with dry, mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night), and hot, rainy summers. In summer, the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms.
The city is located in the north-central of Argentina, at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet). To the west lies a mountain range called Sierras Chicas, whose highest peak is Uritorco, 1,979 meters (6,394 feet) high.
We are in the northernmost part of the Pampa.
Snow in Córdoba is very rare, however, snowfalls occurred in July 2007 and June 2021.
During the day it can get hot all year round. In winter, the temperature can reach or exceed 30 °C (86 °F) when the north-westerly wind blows from the mountains. On the other hand, from September to February, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 38/40 °C (100/104 °F).
But the Pampero, the south wind, is able to interrupt the hot and muggy periods, bringing pleasant temperatures (and sometimes even very cool) for two or three days.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 880 millimeters (34.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (June) to 155 mm (6.1 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2415 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Córdoba - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, in January 2013, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in January 2012, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, in February 1997, it dropped to 6.4 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in February 2003, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in March 2019, it dropped to 1.9 °C (35.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in March 2018, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 18.6 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in April 2016, it dropped to -0.7 °C (30.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, in April 2016, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, in May 2008, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in May 1991, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in June 2012, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 160 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25.5 °F). However, in July 2017, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, in July 1997, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, in August 2014, it dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, in August 2009, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, in September 2006, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in September 2013, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in October 2020, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, in October 2002, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, in November 1992, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in November 1995, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in December 1997, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in December 2011, it reached 42.4 °C (108.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).