Climate Insights for Zapallal
Climate Overview
The climate in Zapallal is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,532 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 322 mm of rainfall. Zapallal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zapallal is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 99.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 12.7 in of rainfall. Zapallal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Zapallal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Zapallal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Zapallal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,532 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 322 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23 mm. That's 299 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.Zapallal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 11.8 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.
Wind
Zapallal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Zapallal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 2mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zapallal 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zapallal 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. 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.