Climate Insights for Pico Truncado

Departamento de Deseado, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
March
32mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pico Truncado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 215mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 32mm of rainfall. Pico Truncado is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Mar Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° May Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jun Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Jul Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Aug Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Dec Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pico Truncado vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pico Truncado is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 215mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 32mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7mm. That's 25mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 13cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Pico Truncado is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

91 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Pico Truncado, which began on June 21, 2026. Pico Truncado is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 16°
Apr 12°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 12°
Nov 16°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Pico Truncado is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pico Truncado based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
25 mm
6 cm
Jul
2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
3 cm
Aug
3 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
18 mm
2 cm
Sep
5 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
18 mm
2 cm
Oct
7 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
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