Cochinoca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cochinoca
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Rural municipality and village
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Jujuy Province |
| Elevation | 3,552 m (11,654 ft) |
| Population
(2001 INDEC)
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| • Total | 79 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Zip Code |
Y4641
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Cochinoca is a small village and a rural area in the Jujuy Province of Argentina. It is located high up in the mountains.
Climate in Cochinoca
Cochinoca has a unique climate because of its high elevation. The weather here can be quite different from other parts of Argentina.
The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Cochinoca. This information helps us understand what the weather is usually like throughout the year.
| Climate data for Cochinoca (1987–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.2 (52.2) |
11.0 (51.8) |
10.5 (50.9) |
8.3 (46.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
3.4 (38.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
4.8 (40.6) |
6.7 (44.1) |
9.0 (48.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
7.8 (46.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 90 (3.5) |
56 (2.2) |
77 (3.0) |
22 (0.9) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
25 (1.0) |
64 (2.5) |
334 (13.1) |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria | |||||||||||||
Temperatures
As you can see, the average temperature in Cochinoca is around 7.8 degrees Celsius (about 46 degrees Fahrenheit) for the whole year. The warmest months are usually January and February, with temperatures around 11 degrees Celsius (52 degrees Fahrenheit). The coldest months are June and July, where temperatures can drop to about 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall
Cochinoca gets most of its rain during the summer months, from December to March. January is usually the wettest month. From May to October, there is very little to no rain at all. This means the area has a dry season for a big part of the year.
