Climate Insights for Ñorquincó
Departamento Ñorquincó, Río Negro, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Ñorquincó is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 766 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm of rainfall. Ñorquincó 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 -4°C. Ñorquincó experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ñorquincó is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 30.1 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. Ñorquincó 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 24°F. Ñorquincó experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Ñorquincó vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ñorquincó vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 30°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ñorquincó is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 766 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 25 mm. That's 89 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ñorquincó receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 346cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ñorquincó is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 in. That's 3.5 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ñorquincó receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 136in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Ñorquincó is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ñorquincó is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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 Ñorquincó 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 Ñorquincó 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.