Climate Insights for Colonia Rusa
Distrito San Pedro del Atuel, Mendoza, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Colonia Rusa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 358 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm of rainfall. Colonia Rusa 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Colonia Rusa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 14.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Colonia Rusa 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Colonia Rusa vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Colonia Rusa vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Colonia Rusa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 358 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 38 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Colonia Rusa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.5 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Colonia Rusa 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 November, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.Colonia Rusa 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 November, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Colonia Rusa is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Colonia Rusa is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Colonia Rusa 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. 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 Colonia Rusa 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. 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.