Climate Insights for Los Penitentes
Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Los Penitentes is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 564 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 113 mm of rainfall. Los Penitentes 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Los Penitentes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Los Penitentes is cold. The average annual temperature is 28°F and approximately 22.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Los Penitentes 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Los Penitentes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Los Penitentes vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°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 Los Penitentes vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 12°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Los Penitentes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 564 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 113 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 17 mm. That's 95 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. Los Penitentes receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 459cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 113cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Los Penitentes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.4 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 3.7 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. Los Penitentes receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 181in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 44in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Los Penitentes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Los Penitentes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Penitentes 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 Los Penitentes 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.