Tartagal weather in December
In December, Tartagal sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 193 mm of rain across 15.5 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-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 18% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Tartagal's 12th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tartagal's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- 15.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 6:30 AM – 7:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.78 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Tartagal is city in Argentina.
- Density
- 20/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1924
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Tartagal reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 20 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 |
| 3 | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 32 | 21 |
| 9 | 32 | 21 |
| 10 | 32 | 21 |
| 11 | 32 | 21 |
| 12 | 32 | 21 |
| 13 | 32 | 21 |
| 14 | 32 | 21 |
| 15 | 32 | 21 |
| 16 | 32 | 21 |
| 17 | 32 | 21 |
| 18 | 32 | 21 |
| 19 | 32 | 21 |
| 20 | 32 | 21 |
| 21 | 32 | 21 |
| 22 | 33 | 21 |
| 23 | 33 | 21 |
| 24 | 33 | 21 |
| 25 | 33 | 21 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
| 31 | 33 | 22 |
How December really feels in Tartagal
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tartagal weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 21° | 199 | 16.3 | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 194 | 14.2 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 173 | 14.7 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 27° / 17° | 84 | 10.7 | 11.5 | 6.3 |
| May | 24° / 14° | 37 | 6.9 | 10.9 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 22° / 11° | 16 | 3.9 | 10.6 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 23° / 10° | 14 | 3.4 | 10.8 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 27° / 12° | 10 | 2.4 | 11.2 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 16° | 26 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 19° | 83 | 9.7 | 12.5 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 32° / 20° | 142 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 32° / 21° | 193 | 15.5 | 13.4 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 30 | 70 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 32 | 68 |
| 13 | 33 | 67 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 38 | 62 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Tartagal gets around 193 mm of rain over 15.5 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 50% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 51 |
| 3 | 51 |
| 4 | 52 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 51 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 52 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 79% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Oppressive (%) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 52 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 42 | 23 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 43 | 24 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 44 | 25 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 44 | 26 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 44 | 27 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 44 | 28 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 43 | 29 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 43 | 30 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 43 | 31 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 43 | 32 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 43 | 33 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 43 | 33 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 43 | 34 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 44 | 34 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 44 | 35 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 43 | 35 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 43 | 36 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 43 | 37 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 42 | 37 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 39 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 41 | 40 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 40 | 41 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 40 | 42 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 39 | 44 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 39 | 45 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 38 | 46 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 47 | 2 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 49 | 2 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 50 | 2 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 50 | 2 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 36 | 52 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:27 AM to 6:38 AM, and sunset from 7:43 PM to 7:59 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:43 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:44 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:45 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:45 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:46 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 6:27 | 7:47 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 6:28 | 7:47 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 6:28 | 7:48 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 6:28 | 7:48 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 6:28 | 7:49 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 6:29 | 7:50 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 6:29 | 7:50 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 6:29 | 7:51 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 6:29 | 7:51 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 6:30 | 7:52 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 6:30 | 7:53 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 6:31 | 7:53 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 6:31 | 7:54 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 6:31 | 7:54 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 6:32 | 7:55 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 6:32 | 7:55 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 6:33 | 7:56 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 6:33 | 7:56 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 6:34 | 7:57 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 6:34 | 7:57 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 6:35 | 7:57 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 6:35 | 7:58 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 6:36 | 7:58 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 6:36 | 7:59 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 6:37 | 7:59 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 6:38 | 7:59 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.78 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.06 kWh/m² to a high of 5.82 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 5.78 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tartagal
In December, Tartagal sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Tartagal's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Tartagal?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Tartagal.
What to pack for Tartagal in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Tartagal sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Tartagal in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Tartagal peaks around January 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 11 at about 6 (high).
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) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Tartagal in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tartagal is worst in November — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 6.8× the cleanest month (May, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 34 | 28 | 38 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 38 | Poor |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Tartagal?
Tartagal sits at 22.5°S, 63.8°W, 467 m above sea level, in Argentina. The nearest listed city is General Mosconi, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Tartagal
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tartagal.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tartagal has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 275 m around an average of 514 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 943 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,813 m.
The land around Tartagal is covered by trees (61%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, trees (73%) and cropland (23%) within 16 km, and trees (74%) and cropland (20%) 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 Tartagal (-22.5168°, -63.8056°, elevation 467 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. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).