Puerto Natales Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Puerto Natales’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Chile.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The moderate changes in the climate in Puerto Natales ensures gradual weather shifts through each season. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in February to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Puerto Natales by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 137 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. For more information, please visit our Puerto Natales Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Chile Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Chile. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Puerto Natales Temperatures Compared World Wide
Puerto Natales’s average annual maximum temperature is 10°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Puerto Natales’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Puerto Natales climate page.
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