January Rainfall and Precipitation in Santa Cruz
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Santa Cruz, Argentina in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Santa Cruz precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Santa Cruz, Argentina receive in January?
El Calafate stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 71 mm (2.8 in).
How many days does it rain in Santa Cruz, Argentina in January?
Expect around 5 days rainy days in El Calafate during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Santa Cruz, Argentina, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
Looking at our data, El Chaltén tops the wettest-cities list in Santa Cruz, Argentina for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 211 mm (8.3 in).
What is the driest city in January in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
Caleta Olivia is the driest city we have data for in Santa Cruz, Argentina in January, with monthly rainfall close to 11 mm (0.4 in).
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