Climate Insights for Cerro Centinela
Departamento Futaleufú, Chubut, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Cerro Centinela is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,207 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cerro Centinela receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cerro Centinela 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Cerro Centinela experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cerro Centinela is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 47.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Cerro Centinela receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cerro Centinela 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Cerro Centinela experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cerro Centinela vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cerro Centinela vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 32°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cerro Centinela is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,207 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 35 mm. That's 131 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cerro Centinela receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 472cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 99cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cerro Centinela is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.4 in. That's 5.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cerro Centinela receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 186in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Cerro Centinela 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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Cerro Centinela 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cerro Centinela 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 Cerro Centinela 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.