Climate Insights for Cordón del Plata

Distrito Cordón del Plata, Mendoza, Argentina

Hottest
January
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
-4°C low25°F low
Wettest
February
129 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cordón del Plata is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 998 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cordón del Plata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cordón del Plata 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. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Cordón del Plata is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 39.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Cordón del Plata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cordón del Plata 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 25°F. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MarMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 7°AprMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°MayMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°JunMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -4°JulMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -4°AugMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -3°SepMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: -1°OctMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 2°NovMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 5°DecMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 8°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 46°FAverage: 34°FMin: 26°FJulMax: 46°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FAugMax: 50°FAverage: 37°FMin: 27°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 42°FMin: 31°FOctMax: 61°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 47°F
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Temperatures in Cordón del Plata 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 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Cordón del Plata 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 74°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 27mmSepPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 18mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 11inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 7inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 10inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 7inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 8inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Cordón del Plata is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 998 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 41 mm. That's 88 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Cordón del Plata is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 3.5 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 11in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Cordón del Plata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Cordón del Plata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan17°63°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar14°57°F
Apr9°49°F
May5°41°F
Jun1°34°F
Jul1°33°F
Aug3°37°F
Sep6°42°F
Oct9°48°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec16°61°F

The best time to visit Cordón del Plata is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Cordón del Plata is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 74°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 25°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cordón del Plata 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 Cordón del Plata 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
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h3 mph
129 mm5.1 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
90 mm3.5 in
4 cm1 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
10 cm4 in
May
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h3 mph
76 mm3 in
14 cm5 in
Jun
-4 °C26 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
60 mm2.4 in
29 cm11 in
Jul
-4 °C25 °F
8 °C46 °F
4 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
17 cm7 in
Aug
-3 °C27 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
27 cm10 in
Sep
-1 °C31 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
18 cm7 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
20 cm8 in
Nov
5 °C42 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
6 cm2 in
Dec
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
3 cm1 in