Climate Insights for Vega de las Salinas
Departamento Chos Malal, Neuquén, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Vega de las Salinas is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 701 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 145 mm of rainfall. Vega de las Salinas 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 -7°C. Vega de las Salinas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Vega de las Salinas is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 27.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 5.7 in of rainfall. Vega de las Salinas 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 19°F. Vega de las Salinas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Vega de las Salinas vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Vega de las Salinas vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Vega de las Salinas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 701 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 145 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 19 mm. That's 126 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. Vega de las Salinas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 538cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 137cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Vega de las Salinas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.7 in. That's 5 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. Vega de las Salinas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 212in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 54in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Vega de las Salinas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Vega de las Salinas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Vega de las Salinas 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 Vega de las Salinas 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.