Climate Insights for El Principal Airport

Provincia de Cordillera, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Hottest
February
24°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
June
153mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Principal Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 718mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 153mm of rainfall. El Principal Airport 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 -2°C. El Principal Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from April through October.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° Feb Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Jul Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Aug Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -1° Sep Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 3° Nov Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Dec Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in El Principal Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 27mm Jun Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 82mm Jul Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 55mm Aug Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 65mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 27mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

El Principal Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 718mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 153mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8mm. That's 145mm 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. El Principal Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 275cm annually from April through October. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 82cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

El Principal Airport 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in El Principal Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. El Principal Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 163mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 351mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Expect around 202cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 17°
Mar 15°
Apr 11°
May 6°
Jun 2°
Jul 2°
Aug 4°
Sep 6°
Oct 10°
Nov 13°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit El Principal Airport is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Principal Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Apr
5 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
64 mm
7 cm
May
1 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
82 mm
27 cm
Jun
-2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
153 mm
82 cm
Jul
-2 °C
8 °C
4 km/h
87 mm
55 cm
Aug
-1 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
110 mm
65 cm
Sep Current
1 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
68 mm
27 cm
Oct
3 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
59 mm
11 cm
Nov
6 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
1 cm
Dec
8 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
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