Climate Insights for Cerro Policía
Departamento El Cuy, Río Negro, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Cerro Policía is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 243 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 32 mm of rainfall. Cerro Policía 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between May and September.The climate in Cerro Policía is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 9.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Cerro Policía 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 31°F. Light snow can occur between May and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cerro Policía vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 Cerro Policía vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cerro Policía is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 243 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 32 mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11 mm. That's 21 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and September, totalling around 33cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Cerro Policía is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 0.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and September, totalling around 13in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.
Wind
Cerro Policía is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Cerro Policía is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cerro Policía is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Cerro Policía is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 31°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 Cerro Policía 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 Policía 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.