Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Palena Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 2172mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Palena Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Palena Airport 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Alto Palena Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Alto Palena Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 17°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alto Palena Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2172mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 294mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 78mm. That's 216mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Alto Palena Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 990cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 230cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Alto Palena Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
93 days until Spring
It is currently winter in Alto Palena Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Alto Palena Airport 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 February at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -1 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 543mm across the season with a monthly average of 181mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 496mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Expect around 77cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -3 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 807mm across the season with a monthly average of 269mm. Expect around 614cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Palena Airport 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.
