Climate Insights for Las Loicas
Distrito Río Grande, Mendoza, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Las Loicas is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 878 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 190 mm of rainfall. Las Loicas 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 -8°C. Las Loicas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Las Loicas is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 34.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Las Loicas 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 17°F. Las Loicas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Las Loicas 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 19°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Loicas vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 23°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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 Loicas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 878 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 190 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15 mm. That's 175 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 Loicas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 754cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 183cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Las Loicas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 6.9 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 Loicas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 297in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 72in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Las Loicas 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Las Loicas 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 September, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Las Loicas 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 Loicas 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.