Climate Insights for Las Leñas
Distrito Ciudad de Malargüe, Mendoza, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Las Leñas is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 752 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 153 mm of rainfall. Las Leñas 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Las Leñas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Las Leñas is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 29.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Las Leñas 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°F. Las Leñas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Las Leñas vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Las Leñas vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 22°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
Las Leñas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 752 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 18 mm. That's 135 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. Las Leñas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 612cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 151cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Las Leñas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6 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 5.3 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. Las Leñas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 60in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Las Leñas 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.Las Leñas 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Las Leñas 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 Las Leñas 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.