Climate Insights for Buta Ranquil
Departamento Pehuenches, Neuquén, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Buta Ranquil is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 526 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 82 mm 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.The climate in Buta Ranquil is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in 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 21°F. Buta Ranquil experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through November.
Temperature
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.Temperatures in Buta Ranquil vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 28°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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
Buta Ranquil is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 526 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 82 mm of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 21 mm. That's 61 mm 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.Buta Ranquil is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.8 in. That's 2.4 in 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 88in annually from March through November. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
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.Buta Ranquil 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 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
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 41 mm 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.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 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 21°F. 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.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 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.