ArgentinaThe weather in October in El Calafate
It's cool in October in El Calafate with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 4°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for El Calafate, Argentina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2020, El Calafate reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,3 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in October for El Calafate
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in El Calafate. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| El Calafate | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 14°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 25 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,3 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in El Calafate with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 2°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in El Calafate is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in El Calafate, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in El Calafate
Temperature in October in El Calafate over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in El Calafate, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in El Calafate
Total precipitation in October in El Calafate over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in El Calafate
Snowfall in October in El Calafate per year
Daily UV index in October in El Calafate
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in El Calafate, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in El Calafate by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Calafate. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.