Santa María, Catamarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa María
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Belgrano Plaza, Santa María.
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 Santa María
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Catamarca |
| Department | Santa María |
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(2010 census)
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| • Total | 17,030 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
K4139
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| Dialing code | +54 3838 |
Santa María is a city in Argentina. It is located in the province of Catamarca. This city is home to about 17,030 people, based on the 2010 census. It is also the main town of the department that shares its name.
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Understanding Santa María's Climate
Santa María has a dry climate. It gets very little rain throughout the year. The average yearly rainfall is only about 170 millimeters.
Temperatures in Santa María
Summers in Santa María are usually hot. The average high temperature in January, which is a summer month, is around 30 degrees Celsius (86°F). Winters are mild, but can get quite cold at night. The average low temperature in July, a winter month, is around -0.6 degrees Celsius (30.9°F).
Extreme Weather in Santa María
The highest temperature ever recorded in Santa María was 42.5 degrees Celsius (108.5°F). This happened in February. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -11.6 degrees Celsius (11.1°F) in June. These extreme temperatures show how much the weather can change in this area.
See also
In Spanish: Santa María (Catamarca) para niños
