Climate Insights for La Rinconada
Departamento Tolhuin, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in La Rinconada is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 530 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 62 mm of rainfall. La Rinconada 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. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.The climate in La Rinconada is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 20.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. La Rinconada 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 30°F. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 20in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
La Rinconada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 15°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.La Rinconada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 30°F to 59°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 34°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
La Rinconada is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 530 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 26 mm. That's 36 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 51cm accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.La Rinconada is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 in. That's 1.4 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 20in accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 5in.
Wind
La Rinconada is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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, 20km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.La Rinconada is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Rinconada 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 Rinconada 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.