Climate Insights for Caviahue
Departamento Ñorquín, Neuquén, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Caviahue is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,079 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 233 mm of rainfall. Caviahue 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. Caviahue experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through December.The climate in Caviahue is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 42.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Caviahue 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. Caviahue experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Caviahue vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Caviahue vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Caviahue is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,079 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 233 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 215 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. Caviahue receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 769cm annually from March through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 187cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Caviahue is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.2 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.5 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. Caviahue receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 303in annually from March through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 74in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Caviahue is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 8km/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.Caviahue is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caviahue 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 Caviahue 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.