Climate Insights for La Balsa

Departamento Huiliches, Neuquén, Argentina

Hottest
February
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
June
288 mm rain11.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Balsa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,611 mm of precipitation falls per year. La Balsa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Balsa 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. La Balsa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from April through November.The climate in La Balsa is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 63.4 in of precipitation falls per year. La Balsa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Balsa 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. La Balsa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from April through November.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°FebMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°MarMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 1°JunMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°JulMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°AugMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°SepMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°OctMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°DecMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FAugMax: 41°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FSepMax: 45°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FOctMax: 51°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°F
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Temperatures in La Balsa vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in La Balsa vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 47mmJunPrecipitation: 288mmSnow: 145mmJulPrecipitation: 253mmSnow: 159mmAugPrecipitation: 226mmSnow: 150mmSepPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 87mmOctPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
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La Balsa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,611 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 288 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34 mm. That's 254 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. La Balsa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 687cm annually from April through November. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 159cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.La Balsa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 10 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. La Balsa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271in annually from April through November. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 63in. 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: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
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Wind Speed

La Balsa 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 July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.La Balsa 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 July, 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 La Balsa 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 La Balsa 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
8 °C46 °F
20 °C67 °F
9 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
68 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
129 mm5.1 in
27 cm11 in
May
1 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
8 km/h5 mph
153 mm6 in
47 cm19 in
Jun
0 °C31 °F
4 °C40 °F
9 km/h5 mph
288 mm11.3 in
145 cm57 in
Jul
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C39 °F
8 km/h5 mph
253 mm10 in
159 cm63 in
Aug
-1 °C31 °F
5 °C41 °F
8 km/h5 mph
226 mm8.9 in
150 cm59 in
Sep
0 °C32 °F
7 °C45 °F
8 km/h5 mph
155 mm6.1 in
87 cm34 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
10 °C51 °F
9 km/h5 mph
124 mm4.9 in
57 cm22 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
14 °C58 °F
9 km/h5 mph
82 mm3.2 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h6 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in