Climate Insights for Puelén
Departamento Puelén, La Pampa, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Puelén is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 320 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Puelén 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 3°C.The climate in Puelén is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 12.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Puelén 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 37°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Puelén vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Puelén vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Puelén is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 320 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12 mm. That's 27 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Puelén is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 1.1 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Puelén is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Puelén is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Puelén is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Puelén is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puelén 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. 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 Puelén 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. 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.