Climate Insights for Cochico

Departamento Chos Malal, Neuquén, Argentina

Hottest
January
20°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
July
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
June
162 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cochico is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 745 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 162 mm of rainfall. Cochico 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Cochico experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cochico is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 29.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 6.4 in of rainfall. Cochico 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Cochico experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 3°FebMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°MarMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 1°AprMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -5°JunMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°JulMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -8°AugMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -7°SepMax: 3°Average: -2°Min: -6°OctMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -4°NovMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -1°DecMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 1°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 47°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 39°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 38°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FJunMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FJulMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FAugMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 19°FSepMax: 37°FAverage: 29°FMin: 21°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 34°F
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Temperatures in Cochico vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Cochico vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 24°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 70mmJunPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 158mmJulPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 92mmAugPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 119mmSepPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 70mmOctPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 14mmDecPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60in62inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 28inJunPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 62inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 36inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 47inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 28inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 14inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1in
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Cochico is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 745 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 162 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 18 mm. That's 143 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. Cochico receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 616cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 158cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cochico is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.7 in. That's 5.6 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. Cochico receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 243in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 62in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Cochico 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 7km/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.Cochico 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 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 Cochico 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 Cochico 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C38 °F
20 °C67 °F
9 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
20 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
11 °C51 °F
8 km/h5 mph
58 mm2.3 in
44 cm17 in
May
-5 °C22 °F
4 °C38 °F
7 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
70 cm28 in
Jun
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C31 °F
8 km/h5 mph
162 mm6.4 in
158 cm62 in
Jul
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C31 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
92 cm36 in
Aug
-7 °C19 °F
1 °C33 °F
8 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
119 cm47 in
Sep
-6 °C21 °F
3 °C37 °F
8 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
70 cm28 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C42 °F
8 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
36 cm14 in
Nov
-1 °C29 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
14 cm6 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in