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Salta, Argentina

Socompa

Socompa is a locality in Salta, Argentina, 3,847 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now11°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time15:53
24.45° S, 68.29° WElevation 3,847 mUTC−3 · Argentina Standard Time
The year in Socompaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low12° / -1°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Socompa at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in December

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

33 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Socompa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct11°1°
Tue27 Oct11°-1°
Wed28 Oct7°-1°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct5°-5°3.2 mm
Fri30 Oct7°-4°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct9°-6°
Sun1 Nov11°-1°
Mon2 Nov13°1°
Tue3 Nov11°0°

When to go to Socompa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score696769625758585858657473
High15°15°14°12°6°3°3°5°8°12°14°15°
Low3°2°2°0°-3°-4°-5°-4°-3°-1°0°2°
Rain (mm)3332133121312875112
Wet days765210000125

What's on in Socompa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Argentina seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Socompa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Socompa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.2Tolar Grande 86 km ↖1950 · 65 km
6.9Tolar Grande 93 km ↑1971 · 135 km
6.8San Pedro de Atacama 49 km ↙2020 · 132 km
6.8San Pedro de Atacama 41 km ↘1962 · 148 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Socompa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Socompa.
What is the hottest month in Socompa?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Socompa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Socompa?
January is the wettest month with about 33 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.