Salto
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Salto month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Salto are typically April, September and October, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 9°C), and April the wettest (about 142 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1 | 21.4 | 106 | 11.8 |
| February | 30.5 | 20.9 | 90 | 11.1 |
| March | 27.8 | 18.8 | 118 | 9.9 |
| April | 24.2 | 15.9 | 142 | 8.6 |
| May | 19.6 | 12.2 | 121 | 7.2 |
| June | 17.4 | 9.6 | 88 | 7.4 |
| July | 17.4 | 9.1 | 73 | 7.4 |
| August | 19.5 | 9.8 | 86 | 8.5 |
| September | 21.5 | 11.9 | 115 | 8.6 |
| October | 24.3 | 14.3 | 120 | 10.2 |
| November | 27.7 | 17.0 | 115 | 11.1 |
| December | 29.8 | 19.4 | 122 | 11.7 |
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01 · OverviewSalto, in brief
Salto is a city in Uruguay, functioning as part of the Salto Department. The settlement is anchored within the territorial geography of the region.
The surrounding landscape and regional environment share conceptual links with diverse global places also named Salto, including locations in Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Cape Verde; Cidra and San Sebastián in Puerto Rico; and a parish in Montalegre, Portugal. Rivers and water bodies appear across several regions bearing this designation, such as the Salto River in Brazil, the Salto River in Costa Rica, and the Lago del Salto in Lazio, Italy.
Administrative and ecclesiastical boundaries intersect the area through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salto, Uruguay, and the Salto Partido subdivision. The locality's spatial context connects to historical milestones such as the Siege of Salto during the Uruguayan War of 1864. Cultural and institutional references extend outward from the settlement, reflected in organizations like Salto F.C., alongside broader global namesake uses ranging from industrial designs by Kasper Salto to athletic terms in gymnastics and contact sports.
For more details on the settlement, consult the Salto overview or review the GeoNames record for Salto.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salto
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01 · Q&AWhere is Salto located and what are its coordinates?
Salto is situated in Uruguay at geographic coordinates -31.3881, -57.9598, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Salto?
Salto has a recorded population of approximately 114,084 and observes the America/Montevideo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Salto?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Salto include ES-UY, with UYU used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Salto?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Salto, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.
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