Climate Insights for Puerto Santa Cruz

Corpen Aike, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Hottest
January
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low31°F low
Wettest
January
29 mm rain1.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puerto Santa Cruz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 262 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Puerto Santa Cruz 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Puerto Santa Cruz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 10.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Puerto Santa Cruz 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 31°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MarMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°MayMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°JunMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°JulMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°AugMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°SepMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°NovMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°DecMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FAugMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°F
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Temperatures in Puerto Santa Cruz vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 Puerto Santa Cruz vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Puerto Santa Cruz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 262 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 12 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 14cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Puerto Santa Cruz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.5 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 6in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Puerto Santa Cruz is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/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 18km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Puerto Santa Cruz is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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 11mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°62°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar14°56°F
Apr10°49°F
May6°42°F
Jun3°37°F
Jul3°37°F
Aug5°41°F
Sep8°46°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov14°57°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Puerto Santa Cruz is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Puerto Santa Cruz is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 31°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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
21 km/h13 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
21 km/h13 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
21 km/h13 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
19 km/h12 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C37 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h10 mph
20 mm0.8 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
6 °C43 °F
17 km/h11 mph
24 mm0.9 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
0 °C31 °F
6 °C43 °F
17 km/h11 mph
20 mm0.8 in
5 cm2 in
Aug
1 °C35 °F
9 °C49 °F
19 km/h12 mph
18 mm0.7 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
13 °C56 °F
20 km/h12 mph
15 mm0.6 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
23 km/h14 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C47 °F
19 °C67 °F
23 km/h14 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
22 km/h14 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in