Climate Insights for Lomas Blancas
Distrito La Dormida, Mendoza, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Lomas Blancas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 362 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm of rainfall. Lomas Blancas 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Lomas Blancas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 14.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Lomas Blancas 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Lomas Blancas vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Lomas Blancas vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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
Lomas Blancas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 362 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 74 mm less than January, 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.Lomas Blancas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.9 in less than January, 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.
Wind
Lomas Blancas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Lomas Blancas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lomas Blancas is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lomas Blancas is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lomas Blancas 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. 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 Lomas Blancas 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. 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.