Cerrillos, Salta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cerrillos
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 Cerrillos
Location in Salta Province
Cerrillos
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Salta |
| Department | Cerrillos |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,634 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
A4403
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| Dialing code | +54 387 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Cerrillos is a city located in the province of Salta, Argentina. It is home to about 18,000 people, based on the 2001 census. This city is the main town of the Cerrillos Department. You can find Cerrillos just 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) south of the city of Salta, which is the capital of the province.
Geography and Climate
Cerrillos is situated in a beautiful part of Argentina. Its location near the provincial capital makes it an important place for the region.
What's the Weather Like?
The climate in Cerrillos is known as a subtropical highland climate. This means it has warm, wet summers and cool, dry winters. It's a bit like a mountain climate, but not too extreme.
Here's a quick look at the weather:
- Summers (December to February): These months are warm and rainy. The average temperature is around 21°C (70°F). It's the wettest time of the year.
- Winters (June to August): Winters are cooler and much drier. The average temperature drops to about 11°C (52°F). You might even see temperatures below freezing sometimes.
- Spring and Autumn: These seasons offer milder temperatures and less rain than summer.
The city gets most of its rain during the summer months. The sun shines a lot throughout the year, making it a pleasant place to visit.
| Climate data for Cerrillos, Salta (1969–2009) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.6 (99.7) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.7 (92.7) |
33.5 (92.3) |
36.2 (97.2) |
36.2 (97.2) |
37.4 (99.3) |
37.9 (100.2) |
39.5 (103.1) |
38.0 (100.4) |
39.5 (103.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.2 (81.0) |
26.1 (79.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
22.6 (72.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
26.4 (79.5) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.3 (70.3) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
16.7 (62.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
10.9 (51.6) |
10.7 (51.3) |
12.9 (55.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
18.9 (66.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
12.2 (54.0) |
8.2 (46.8) |
4.8 (40.6) |
3.8 (38.8) |
5.4 (41.7) |
8.0 (46.4) |
12.0 (53.6) |
14.3 (57.7) |
16.0 (60.8) |
11.1 (52.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 8.9 (48.0) |
5.2 (41.4) |
5.1 (41.2) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
0.2 (32.4) |
1.3 (34.3) |
6.8 (44.2) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 184.6 (7.27) |
131.5 (5.18) |
105.0 (4.13) |
26.8 (1.06) |
7.6 (0.30) |
2.3 (0.09) |
3.4 (0.13) |
3.7 (0.15) |
6.8 (0.27) |
23.7 (0.93) |
60.0 (2.36) |
132.5 (5.22) |
688.0 (27.09) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 78 | 80 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 75 | 68 | 61 | 57 | 60 | 66 | 72 | 72 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 195.3 | 166.7 | 151.9 | 150.0 | 164.3 | 168.0 | 204.6 | 217.0 | 210.0 | 217.0 | 204.0 | 207.7 | 2,256.5 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 46 | 46 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 53 | 61 | 62 | 58 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 51 |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria | |||||||||||||
See also
- In Spanish: Cerrillos (Argentina) para niños
