Climate Insights for San Martín de los Andes
Departamento Lácar, Neuquén, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in San Martín de los Andes is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,167 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 211 mm of rainfall. San Martín de los Andes 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. San Martín de los Andes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in San Martín de los Andes is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 45.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 8.3 in of rainfall. San Martín de los Andes 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. San Martín de los Andes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in San Martín de los Andes vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in San Martín de los Andes vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 31°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
San Martín de los Andes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,167 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 211 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 183 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. San Martín de los Andes receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 639cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 146cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.San Martín de los Andes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 7.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. San Martín de los Andes receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 252in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 57in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
San Martín de los Andes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.San Martín de los Andes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Martín de los Andes 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 San Martín de los Andes 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.