Climate Insights for Andacollo
Departamento Minas, Neuquén, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Andacollo is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 763 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 185 mm of rainfall. Andacollo 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 -5°C. Andacollo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through November.The climate in Andacollo is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 30 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7.3 in of rainfall. Andacollo 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 23°F. Andacollo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through November.
Temperature
Temperatures in Andacollo vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Andacollo vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 62°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 31°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Andacollo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 763 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 185 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 174 mm less than June, the wettest month. 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. Andacollo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 357cm annually from March through November. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 94cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Andacollo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.3 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.9 in less than June, the wettest month. 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. Andacollo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 141in annually from March through November. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Andacollo 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 December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Andacollo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Andacollo is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Andacollo is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°F. 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 Andacollo 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Andacollo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.