Climate Insights for Ushuaia
Departamento Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Ushuaia is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 901 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ushuaia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ushuaia 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 -4°C. Ushuaia experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ushuaia is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 35.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Ushuaia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ushuaia 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 25°F. Ushuaia experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Ushuaia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 12°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ushuaia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°F to 53°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 47°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 30°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ushuaia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 901 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 44 mm. That's 65 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Ushuaia receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 48cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ushuaia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.7 in. That's 2.6 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Ushuaia receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 19in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Ushuaia 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 June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Ushuaia 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 June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia 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.