Climate Insights for Pico Truncado
Deseado, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Pico Truncado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 212 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 28 mm of rainfall. Pico Truncado 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. Light snow can occur between April and September.The climate in Pico Truncado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 8.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Pico Truncado 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. Light snow can occur between April and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Pico Truncado 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 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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 Pico Truncado vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 40°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
Pico Truncado is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 212 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 9 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 19cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Pico Truncado is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.4 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 8in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Pico Truncado is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Pico Truncado is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Pico Truncado is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Pico Truncado is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pico Truncado 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 Pico Truncado 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.