Climate Insights for Villa El Refugio

Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza, Argentina

Hottest
January
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
July
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
January
242 mm rain9.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Villa El Refugio is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,169 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 242 mm of rainfall. Villa El Refugio 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 189cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Villa El Refugio is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 46 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Villa El Refugio 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 18°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°FebMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 6°MarMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 4°AprMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 8°Average: 2°Min: -3°JunMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -8°JulMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -8°AugMax: 6°Average: -1°Min: -6°SepMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -4°OctMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -2°NovMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 2°DecMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 35°FMin: 26°FJunMax: 38°FAverage: 26°FMin: 18°FJulMax: 38°FAverage: 26°FMin: 18°FAugMax: 42°FAverage: 30°FMin: 21°FSepMax: 47°FAverage: 35°FMin: 24°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 29°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 48°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°F
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Temperatures in Villa El Refugio vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°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 Villa El Refugio vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 26°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 242mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 186mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 39mmJulPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 25mmAugPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 36mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 22mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.5inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 9inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 15inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 10inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 14inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 9inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Villa El Refugio is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,169 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28 mm. That's 214 mm less than January, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 189cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.Villa El Refugio is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 8.4 in less than January, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75in accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Villa El Refugio is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Villa El Refugio is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Villa El Refugio 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 Refugio 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
7 °C44 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
242 mm9.5 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
186 mm7.3 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
126 mm4.9 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
73 mm2.9 in
10 cm4 in
May
-3 °C26 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
22 cm9 in
Jun
-8 °C18 °F
3 °C38 °F
6 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
39 cm15 in
Jul
-8 °C18 °F
3 °C38 °F
6 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
25 cm10 in
Aug
-6 °C21 °F
6 °C42 °F
5 km/h3 mph
47 mm1.9 in
36 cm14 in
Sep
-4 °C24 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
42 mm1.7 in
22 cm9 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C29 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
18 cm7 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
5 °C40 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
136 mm5.4 in
4 cm1 in