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The climate of El Calafate istemperate, dry climate, with cold winters and cool summers.
The city is located in southern Argentina, in the province of Santa Cruz, 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level, on the banks of theArgentinischer See. The lake, which is of glacial origin, is protected along with Lake Viedma and other smaller lakes in Los Glaciares National Park. The lakes are fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, an Andean glacier on the Chile-Argentina border that is the third largest in the world after those in Antarctica and Greenland.
Some ice tongues, such as the Perito Moreno Glacier, flow directly into the lake. The region's most famous mountains include Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Öthe rainIn El Calafate they are rare, but in autumn and winter, from April to August, they are a little more frequent, while in summer, from December to February, they are very rare.
Compared to Tierra del Fuego, the mountains partially protect this area from thevento, but this often occurs from October to February.
EmWinterCold spells can occur from June to August, during which the temperature can drop to around -15°C (5°F).
Blizzards usually occur from May to September.
Along with Rio Gallegos and Rio Grande, El Calafate is one of the coldest cities in Argentina.
In polar cold, Lago Argentino can freeze over.
ÖSommerFrom December to February it is mild, with cool and sometimes cold nights. The lowest records are below zero even this season.
Brief periods of heat can sometimes occur, but the temperature rarely exceeds 25°C (77°F).
best time
The best travel time for El Calafate is the summer from December to February, as it is the mildest there. It must be said that the sun does not shine very often and it can sometimes get cold even at this time of the year.
El Calafate - Weather Cube
Öaverage temperatureIn the coldest month (July) the temperature is 0.8 °C (33.5 °F), in the hottest month (January) it is 13.6 °C (56.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
| Month | Min. (°C) | Max. (°C) | Media (°C) | Min. (°F) | Max. (°F) | Media (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4 | 19,8 | 13.6 | 45 | 68 | 56,5 |
| February | 6,9 | 19.6 | 13.2 | 44 | 67 | 55,8 |
| march | 5 | 17.3 | 11.2 | 41 | 63 | 52.1 |
| April | 1.3 | 13,5 | 7.4 | 34 | 56 | 45,3 |
| It could | -1,2 | 9.3 | 4.1 | 30 | 49 | 39,3 |
| June | -3,6 | 5.7 | 1 | 26 | 42 | 33,9 |
| July | -4 | 5.7 | 0,8 | 25 | 42 | 33,5 |
| August | -2,6 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 27 | 46 | 36,6 |
| September | -0,7 | 11 | 5.2 | 31 | 52 | 41,3 |
| October | 1.7 | 14.3 | 8 | 35 | 58 | 46,4 |
| November | 4.3 | 16,8 | 10.6 | 40 | 62 | 51 |
| December | 6.4 | 18.4 | 12.4 | 44 | 65 | 54,3 |
| Again | 1.7 | 13.2 | 7h45 | 35.1 | 55,8 | 45,5 |
precipitationequals 210 millimeters (8.3 inches) per year and is therefore scarce. The range is from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (February) to 30 mm (1.2 in) in the wettest month (May). Here is the average rainfall.
| Month | Mm | Customs | Dias |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 0,5 | 4 |
| February | 8 | 0,3 | 3 |
| march | 14 | 0,5 | 5 |
| April | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| It could | 30 | 1.2 | 8 |
| June | 20 | 0,8 | 6 |
| July | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| August | 20 | 0,8 | 6 |
| September | 15 | 0,6 | 5 |
| October | 12 | 0,5 | 5 |
| November | 9 | 0,4 | 4 |
| December | 14 | 0,5 | 4 |
| Again | 210 | 8.3 | 65 |
On average it is about 2145sunlighthours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
| Month | Average | In total | January | 8 | 255 | February | 7,5 | 210 | march | 6 | 190 | April | 5 | 155 | It could | 3.5 | 115 | June | 3 | 95 | July | 3 | 95 | August | 4,5 | 140 | September | 5.5 | 170 | October | 7 | 215 | November | 8 | 245 | December | 8,5 | 255 | Again | 5.9 | 2145 |
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El Calafate - Monthly weather
Based on the period 1991-2020(January-February-march-April-It could-June-July-August-September-October-November-December)
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around 2°C (35.5°F). However, in January 2014 it fell to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F).
On the hottest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in January 2013 it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
Rainfall is 12 mm (0.5 inch) spread over 4 days.The day lasts an average of 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There is an average of 8 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 52% of the time.The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 18 km/h (11 mph).
FebruaryIt's generally a mild month. The average temperature is 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around -0.5°C (31.5°F). However, in February 2020, the temperature dropped to -3.8 °C (25.2 °F).On the hottest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 26°C (79°F). However, in February 2019 it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).Rainfall is only 8 mm (0.3 inch) spread over 3 days.The average day lasts 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There is an average of 7.5 hours of sunlight per day. So the sun shines 53% of the time.The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 16 km/h (10 mph).
marchIt's generally a mild month. The average temperature is 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur towards the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2°C (28°F). However, in March 2004 the temperature dropped to -6.8 °C (19.8 °F).On the hottest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in March 2000 it reached 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).The rainfall is 14 mm (0.6 in) spread over 5 days.The average day lasts 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There is an average of 6 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 50% of the time.The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 11 km/h (7 mph).
AprilIt's generally a very mild month. The average temperature is 7.4 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) and a maximum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur towards the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5°C (23°F). However, in April 2010, the temperature dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F).On the hottest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20°C (68°F). However, in April 1998 it reached 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).Rainfall is 25 mm (1 inch) spread over 8 days.The day lasts an average of 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There is an average of 5 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 50% of the time.The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 km/h (5 mph).
It couldIt is usually a rather cold month. The average temperature is 4.0 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) and a maximum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur towards the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18.5 °F). However, in May 1993, the temperature dropped to -12.8 °C (9 °F).On the hottest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 16°C (60.5°F). However, in May 2006 it reached 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).Rainfall reaches 30 mm (1.2 in) spread over 8 days.The day lasts an average of 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There is an average of 3.5 hours of sunlight per day. So the sun shines 41% of the time.The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 7 km/h (4 mph).
JuneIt's usually a cold month. The average temperature is 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) and a maximum of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, in June 2008, the temperature dropped to -16.6 °C (2.1 °F).On the hottest days, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, in June 2016, 18 °C (64.4 °F) was reached.Rainfall reaches 20 mm (0.8 in) spread over 6 days.The day lasts an average of 8 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere.
There is an average of 3 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 40% of the time.The average humidity is 76%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 5 km/h (3 mph).
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is 0.8 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -4 °C (24.8 °F) and a maximum of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around -11.5°C (11.5°F). However, in July 2014 it dropped to -17.4 °C (0.7 °F).On the hottest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 13°C (55.5°F). However, in July 1998 it reached 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).Rainfall reaches 25 mm (1 inch) spread over 7 days.The day lasts an average of 8 hours and 35 minutes.
There is an average of 3 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 36% of the time.The average humidity is 72%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 8 km/h (5 mph).
AugustIt's usually a cold month. The average temperature is 2.6 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature often drops to around -9°C (16°F). However, in August 2006, the temperature dropped to -15.2 °C (4.6 °F).On the hottest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 14°C (57.5°F). However, in August 2012 it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).Rainfall reaches 20 mm (0.8 in) spread over 6 days.The average day lasts 10 hours and 0 minutes.
On average there is 4.5 hours of sun a day. So the sun shines 45% of the time.The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 km/h (7 mph).
SeptemberIt is usually a rather cold month. The average temperature is 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a low of -0.7 °C (30.7 °F) and a high of 11 °C (51.8 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, in September 1992 the temperature dropped to -13 °C (8.6 °F).On the hottest days, which usually occur towards the end of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, in September 1996 it reached 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).Rainfall reaches 15 mm (0.6 in) spread over 5 days.The average day lasts 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There is an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day. So the sun shines 47% of the time.The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 12 km/h (8 mph).
OctoberIt's generally a very mild month. The average temperature is 8 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, in October 2020, the temperature dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F).On the hottest days, which usually occur towards the end of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 20°C (68°F). However, in October 2020 it reached 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).Rainfall is 12 mm (0.5 inch) spread over 5 days.The day lasts an average of 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There is an average of 7 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 50% of the time.The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 16 km/h (10 mph).
NovemberIt's generally a mild month. The average temperature is 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2°C (28.5°F). However, in November 2014, the temperature dropped to -5.6 °C (21.9 °F).On the hottest days, which usually occur towards the end of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 22°C (71.5°F). However, in November 1992 it reached 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).Rainfall is only 9 mm (0.4 in) spread over 4 days.The day lasts an average of 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There is an average of 8 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 53% of the time.The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 17 km/h (11 mph).
DecemberIt's generally a mild month. The average temperature is 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0°C (32°F). However, in December 2009, the temperature dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).On the hottest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in December 1993 it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).Rainfall is 14 mm (0.6 in) spread over 4 days.The average day lasts 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the southern hemisphere.
There is an average of 8.5 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 51% of the time.The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 18 km/h (11 mph).
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