Climate Insights for Sarmiento
Departamento Sarmiento, Chubut, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Sarmiento is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 216 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Sarmiento 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between May and September.The climate in Sarmiento is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 8.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Sarmiento 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between May and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sarmiento vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sarmiento vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sarmiento is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 216 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. June and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 8 mm. That's 22 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and September, totalling around 24cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.Sarmiento is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. June and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.3 in. That's 0.9 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and September, totalling around 9in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Sarmiento is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Sarmiento is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sarmiento is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sarmiento is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Sarmiento 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 Sarmiento 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.