Susques facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Susques
Rural municipality and village
Susques Location in Argentina
Country	Argentina
Province	Jujuy Province
Elevation	12,782 ft (3,896 m)
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)

Susques is a small village and a rural area located in the Jujuy Province in the country of Argentina. It's a unique place, known for its high altitude and special climate. Imagine living almost 4,000 meters (about 12,780 feet) above sea level! This makes Susques one of the highest towns in Argentina.

Geography

Susques is found in the Andes Mountains, which are very tall. The land around Susques is mostly dry and rocky, typical of a desert. Because it's so high up, the air is thinner, and the sun can feel very strong during the day.

A view of Susques village in Argentina.

Climate

Susques has what is called a cool arid climate. This means it's a desert, but it doesn't get super hot like some deserts. Instead, it's quite cool, especially at night and during winter.

The year in Susques is split into two main seasons:

• Mild Summer: From December to March, the weather is milder. Sometimes, there are thunderstorms, which bring a bit of rain.
• Cold, Dry Winter: The rest of the year, from April to November, is very cold and hardly gets any rain. It's a long, dry winter.

The weather box below shows more details about the temperatures and how much rain Susques gets. You can see that most of the rain falls in January and February, and there's almost no rain in the middle of the year.

See also

In Spanish: Susques para niños