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Potrerillos Climate by Month

The temperature in Potrerillos can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Potrerillos can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in January to a chilly 5°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -7°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Potrerillos is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1255 mm. The seasons in Potrerillos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 214 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 44 mm over 3 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Potrerillos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Mendoza, Argentina (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Mendoza, Argentina (41 KM, 25 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Potrerillos in Argentina

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Potrerillos?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Potrerillos?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Potrerillos?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Potrerillos?
    January tops the wettest month list with 214 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Potrerillos?
    July is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Potrerillos?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Potrerillos

    Sun   Dec 15
    22°C | 11°C
    N 11 km/h
    1.8 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    21°C | 10°C
    SE 7 km/h
    1.5 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    22°C | 11°C
    SE 7 km/h
    2.6 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder