Climate Insights for Potrero Grande
Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Potrero Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 675 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 141 mm of rainfall. Potrero Grande 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 -6°C. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Potrero Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 26.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Potrero Grande 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 21°F. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 38in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Potrero Grande vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Potrero Grande vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 32°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Potrero Grande is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 675 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12 mm. That's 128 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 March to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.Potrero Grande is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.5 in. That's 5 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 March to December, with around 38in accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 5in.
Wind
Potrero Grande is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Potrero Grande 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 June, averaging 4mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Potrero Grande 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 Potrero Grande 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.