Climate Insights for Buta Ranquil

Departamento de Pehuenches, Neuquén Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
24°C peak
Coldest
July
-6°C low
Wettest
June
82mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buta Ranquil is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 526mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Buta Ranquil 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 -6°C. Buta Ranquil experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through November.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Feb Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 7° Mar Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Apr Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 1° May Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -2° Jun Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5° Jul Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Aug Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -5° Sep Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -3° Oct Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° Nov Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 4° Dec Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Buta Ranquil vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 21mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 56mm Jul Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 39mm Aug Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 50mm Sep Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 25mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Buta Ranquil is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 526mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 82mm of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 21mm. That's 61mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Buta Ranquil receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from March through November. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Buta Ranquil 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 10km/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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Buta Ranquil, which began on September 23, 2026. Buta Ranquil 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 116mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 35cm 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 -6 to 5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 184mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 144cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 15°
Mar 13°
Apr 8°
May 2°
Jun -1°
Jul -2°
Aug 0°
Sep 2°
Oct 6°
Nov 11°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Buta Ranquil 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 41mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buta Ranquil 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
8 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar
5 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
21 mm
3 cm
Apr
1 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
42 mm
11 cm
May
-2 °C
9 °C
7 km/h
46 mm
21 cm
Jun
-5 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
82 mm
56 cm
Jul
-6 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
43 mm
39 cm
Aug
-5 °C
5 °C
8 km/h
60 mm
50 cm
Sep Current
-3 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
37 mm
25 cm
Oct
0 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
41 mm
16 cm
Nov
4 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
37 mm
3 cm
Dec
6 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
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