Climate - Formosa (Argentina)

The climate of Formosa is subtropical, with very mild winters and very hot, rainy summers. In summer, the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms. Precipitation exceeds 100 mm (4 in) per month from October to April. Winter is the driest season; in July and August, it rains on average for 6/7 days a month.
The city is located in northern Argentina, at 26 degrees south latitude, on the banks of the Paraguay River. Across the river lies the small town of Alberdi, in Paraguay.
During the day it can get hot all year round, in fact, the heat records exceed 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. Instead, from September to March, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 38/40 °C (100/104 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1435 millimeters (56.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (August) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2645 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Formosa - 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 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, in January 1991, it dropped to 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, in January 2006, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, in February 1991, it dropped to 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 41.3 °C (106.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in March 2012, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in March 2020, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in April 1999, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in April 2004, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, in May 2008, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, in May 2009, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in June 2020, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in July 2000, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in July 2003, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, in August 2020, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (83 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in September 2001, it dropped to 1.9 °C (35.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, in September 2020, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, in October 2010, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in October 2014, it reached 43.7 °C (110.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, in November 2000, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, in December 2001, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, in December 2008, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).