Climate Insights for Punta Alta

The climate in Punta Alta is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,028 mm of precipitation falls per year. Punta Alta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Alta 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Punta Alta is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 40.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Punta Alta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Alta 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season.

Punta Alta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 15°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Punta Alta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 59°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 51°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 31°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Punta Alta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,028 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 61 mm. That's 44 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Punta Alta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2.4 in. That's 1.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Punta Alta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Punta Alta is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Alta 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 Punta Alta 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.