Climate Insights for Pedernal
Sarmiento, San Juan, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Pedernal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,231 mm of precipitation falls per year. Pedernal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pedernal 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 2°C. Snowfall occurs from April to October, with around 57cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Pedernal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 48.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Pedernal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pedernal 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 35°F. Snowfall occurs from April to October, with around 23in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Pedernal vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Pedernal vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pedernal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,231 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 192 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 162 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to October, with around 57cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.Pedernal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 6.4 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to October, with around 23in accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 6in.
Wind
Pedernal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Pedernal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pedernal 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 Pedernal 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.