Rivadavia, Salta a dry winter. Rivadavia, Salta Rivadavia is a town in eastern Salta Province, Argentina in the Department of Rivadavia, from the city of Salta. It is in a low-lying region of the province. Rivadavia has a semi-arid climate according to the Köppen climate classification. Temperature extremes can be very high in the summer especially in early summer before the heaviest and most persistent rain. The highest temperature ever recorded in South America was held by Rivadavia, when it peaked at on December 11, 1905. Rivadavia has a hot humid subtropical climate with significant tropical influence. The climate combines a wet
Salta Province significant role in Salta, adding 20% to the economy. Gas and petroleum from the Tartagal, Aguas Blancas, Madrejones and Campo Durán centres is transported to Buenos Aires and Rosario by pipes. There is also an oil refinery located at Campo Durán. Mining includes uranium at Iruya, La Poma and San Carlos. Agriculture and its derived industries are still an important activity in the province, adding over 10% to output. Tobacco, sugar cane and viticulture are the most important and produce most of the exports from the area. Other crops mostly for local consumption are maize, beans, citrus, bananas, and tomatoes.