Climate Insights for Coronel

The climate in Coronel is cold. The average annual temperature is -38°C and approximately 30mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11mm of rainfall. Coronel 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: March, February, April. The coldest months are August, July, November, when temperatures can drop to -43°C. Light snow can occur between January and June.

Coronel sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -43°C to -30°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -30°C with a mean of -32°C. August brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -43°C and an average temperature of -42°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Coronel is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 30mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and June, totalling around 30cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Coronel 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Coronel, which began on June 21, 2026. Coronel 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 March at around -30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near -43°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 21 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coronel 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.