Climate Insights for Piedra Negra Airport

Provincia de Cauquenes, Región del Maule, Chile

Hottest
February
21°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
June
172mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Piedra Negra Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 669mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 172mm of rainfall. Piedra Negra 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 13° Feb Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Mar Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Apr Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° May Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jun Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jul Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Aug Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 7° Sep Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Piedra Negra Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 21°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°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: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm May Precipitation: 85mm Jun Precipitation: 172mm Jul Precipitation: 116mm Aug Precipitation: 128mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm
Precipitation

Piedra Negra Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 669mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 172mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2mm. That's 170mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Piedra Negra Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Piedra Negra Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Piedra Negra 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 111mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 416mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 15°
Apr 13°
May 11°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 10°
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Piedra Negra Airport is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°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 Piedra Negra 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. 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
13 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
19 °C
19 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
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