Santiago del Estero weather in February
In February, Santiago del Estero sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 116 mm of rain across 10.6 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in February, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of February to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Santiago del Estero's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santiago del Estero's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 7:02 AM – 8:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Santiago del Estero is the capital of Santiago del Estero Province in northern Argentina.
- Density
- 119/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1553
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical February day in Santiago del Estero reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 1°C cooler than January and about 2°C warmer than March.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 |
| 3 | 33 | 23 |
| 4 | 33 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 32 | 22 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 32 | 22 |
| 22 | 32 | 22 |
| 23 | 32 | 22 |
| 24 | 31 | 22 |
| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 28 | 31 | 22 |
How February really feels in Santiago del Estero
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Santiago del Estero weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 23° | 147 | 12.8 | 13.6 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 32° / 22° | 116 | 10.6 | 13 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 20° | 124 | 11.3 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 27° / 17° | 68 | 8.3 | 11.4 | 7.0 |
| May | 23° / 13° | 22 | 4.6 | 10.6 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 21° / 10° | 15 | 3.7 | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 21° / 8° | 11 | 2.5 | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 25° / 11° | 12 | 2 | 11 | 8.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 14° | 28 | 3.9 | 11.8 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 18° | 60 | 7.3 | 12.7 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 32° / 20° | 86 | 9.3 | 13.4 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 33° / 22° | 130 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 56 | 44 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 59 | 41 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Santiago del Estero gets around 116 mm of rain over 10.6 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 40 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 37 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 37 |
| 28 | 37 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the muggy band about 31% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 61% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 2 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 2 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 2 |
| 6 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 2 |
| 8 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 3 |
| 11 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 3 |
| 13 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 3 |
| 14 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 3 |
| 15 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 16 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 17 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 19 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 20 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 21 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 22 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| 23 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 3 |
| 24 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 3 |
| 25 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 2 |
Wind in February
Winds average 10 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of February to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:51 AM to 7:11 AM, and sunset from 8:10 PM to 7:50 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 6:51 | 8:10 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 6:52 | 8:09 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 6:53 | 8:09 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 6:54 | 8:08 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 6:55 | 8:08 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 6:55 | 8:07 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 6:56 | 8:07 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 6:57 | 8:06 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 6:58 | 8:05 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 6:58 | 8:05 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 6:59 | 8:04 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 7:00 | 8:03 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 7:01 | 8:03 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 7:01 | 8:02 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 7:02 | 8:01 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 7:03 | 8:00 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 7:04 | 8:00 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 7:04 | 7:59 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 7:05 | 7:58 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 7:06 | 7:57 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 7:06 | 7:56 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 7:07 | 7:55 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 7:08 | 7:55 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 7:08 | 7:54 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 7:09 | 7:53 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 7:10 | 7:52 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 7:10 | 7:51 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 7:11 | 7:50 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.71 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.9 kWh/m² to a high of 6.39 kWh/m² in December across the year — February's 5.71 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Santiago del Estero
In February, Santiago del Estero sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Santiago del Estero's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Santiago del Estero?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Santiago del Estero. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Santiago del Estero in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Santiago del Estero sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Santiago del Estero in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Santiago del Estero peaks around January 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Santiago del Estero?
Santiago del Estero sits at 27.8°S, 64.3°W, 176 m above sea level, in Argentina. The nearest listed city is Termas de Río Hondo, 68 km away.
Topography around Santiago del Estero
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santiago del Estero.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santiago del Estero has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m around an average of 186 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 105 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 595 m.
The land around Santiago del Estero is covered by artificial surfaces (78%) within 3 km, trees (44%) within 16 km, and trees (44%) and shrubs (34%) within 80 km.
Argentina travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $14,898
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.5
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 575
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Santiago del Estero (-27.8005°, -64.2629°, elevation 176 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).