Climate Insights for Río Pico
Departamento Tehuelches, Chubut, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Río Pico is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 734 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 95 mm of rainfall. Río Pico 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 April to December, with around 173cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Río Pico is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 28.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.7 in of rainfall. Río Pico 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 27°F. Snowfall occurs from April to December, with around 68in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Río Pico vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Río Pico vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Río Pico is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 734 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 25 mm. That's 70 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to December, with around 173cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 49cm.Río Pico is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 in. That's 2.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to December, with around 68in accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 19in.
Wind
Río Pico is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Río Pico is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Río Pico 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 Río Pico 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.