Climate Insights for Puerto Santa Cruz
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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
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
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
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
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.