Climate - Artigas (Uruguay)

The climate of Artigas is subtropical, with very mild winters (from June to August) and hot summers (from December to March). There is no real dry season, however, winter is the least rainy season.
The city is located in the far north of Uruguay, at 30 degrees south latitude. Beyond the Cuareim River lies the Brazilian city of Quaraí.
During the day it can be hot all year round, in fact the heat records are around 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. Instead, from November to March there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 38/40 °C (100/104 °F). But the Pampero, the south wind, is able to interrupt the hot and sultry periods, bringing pleasant (and sometimes very cool) weather for two or three days.
In winter, from June to August, there can be cold waves from the south, during which the temperature can drop to the freezing point or a little below at night, and can remain around 10 °C (50 °F) during the day.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 13.4 °C (56.2 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1435 millimeters (56.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in the driest month (August) to 150 mm (5.9 in) in the wettest one (February). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2575 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Artigas - Weather by month

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

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In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Artigas is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F). However, in January 1991, it dropped to 8.5 °C (47.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in January 2005, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Artigas is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, in February 1991, it dropped to 7.9 °C (46.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in February 2012, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Artigas is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, in March 2012, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in March 2020, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Artigas is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in April 2016, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in April 2004, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Artigas is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, in May 2007, it dropped to -1.9 °C (28.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in May 2009, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Artigas is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (30.5 °F). However, in June 2012, it dropped to -4.8 °C (23.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in June 2012, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Artigas is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, in July 2011, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, in July 2005, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Artigas is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, in August 2004, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in August 1993, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 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 13 kph (8 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Artigas is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, in September 2015, it dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in September 2013, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Artigas is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in October 1999, it dropped to 2.3 °C (36.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in October 2019, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Artigas is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in November 1999, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Artigas is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in December 2001, it dropped to 6.9 °C (44.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in December 1999, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).