Climate Insights for Pitrufquén

Provincia de Cautín, Región de la Araucanía, Chile

Hottest
June
-15°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
May
9mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pitrufquén is cold. The average annual temperature is -17°C and approximately 81mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 9mm of rainfall. Pitrufquén 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: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 82cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -25° -20° -15° -10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -18° Average: -20° Min: -21° Feb Max: -17° Average: -19° Min: -20° Mar Max: -17° Average: -18° Min: -20° Apr Max: -15° Average: -17° Min: -19° May Max: -15° Average: -16° Min: -18° Jun Max: -15° Average: -15° Min: -17° Jul Max: -15° Average: -15° Min: -16° Aug Max: -15° Average: -16° Min: -16° Sep Max: -15° Average: -16° Min: -17° Oct Max: -16° Average: -17° Min: -17° Nov Max: -17° Average: -17° Min: -18° Dec Max: -17° Average: -18° Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min

Pitrufquén has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -15°C with a mean of -15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pitrufquén is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 81mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 9mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 82cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Pitrufquén is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

21 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Pitrufquén, which began on June 21, 2026. Pitrufquén 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 June at around -15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 21 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -18 to -15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -21 to -17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -20 to -15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 24mm for the entire season. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -17 to -15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Expect around 25cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pitrufquén 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
-21 °C
-18 °C
6 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-17 °C
7 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Mar
-20 °C
-17 °C
7 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Apr
-19 °C
-15 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
May
-18 °C
-15 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Jun
-17 °C
-15 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Jul
-16 °C
-15 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Aug
-16 °C
-15 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Sep Current
-17 °C
-15 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Oct
-17 °C
-16 °C
8 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Nov
-18 °C
-17 °C
6 km/h
4 mm
4 cm
Dec
-19 °C
-17 °C
5 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
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