Climate Insights for Villa El Chocón

Departamento Confluencia, Neuquén, Argentina

Hottest
January
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
July
33 mm rain1.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Villa El Chocón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 227 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33 mm of rainfall. Villa El Chocón 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and August.The climate in Villa El Chocón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 8.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Villa El Chocón 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 34°F. Light snow can occur between June and August.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°FebMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°MarMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°AprMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°MayMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°JunMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°JulMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°AugMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Villa El Chocón vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Villa El Chocón vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Villa El Chocón is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 227 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 10 mm. That's 23 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 19cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Villa El Chocón is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.4 in. That's 0.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 7in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Villa El Chocón is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Villa El Chocón is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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, 10mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar19°65°F
Apr14°57°F
May9°48°F
Jun6°43°F
Jul5°41°F
Aug8°46°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct14°58°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec21°71°F

The best time to visit Villa El Chocón is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 14 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Villa El Chocón is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°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 Villa El Chocón 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 Villa El Chocón 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
17 km/h11 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
30 °C85 °F
16 km/h10 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C53 °F
26 °C79 °F
14 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
4 °C40 °F
14 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
11 °C52 °F
11 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
7 cm3 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
10 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
8 cm3 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
14 °C56 °F
12 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
4 cm1 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
17 km/h10 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
26 °C78 °F
17 km/h11 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
29 °C84 °F
18 km/h11 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in