The weather in December in El Chaltén

It's cold in December in El Chaltén with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 2°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in El Chaltén. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for El Chaltén, 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.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 241 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. Of the total precipitation, about 32 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.

Daily weather in December for El Chaltén

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in El Chaltén. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  El Chaltén New York
Average temperature 7°C 9°C
Max. temperature 8°C 12°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 241 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 26 days 17 days
Total snowfall 32 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 15 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in El Chaltén with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 7°C, with nights around 0°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in El Chaltén is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 December in El Chaltén, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in El Chaltén

Temperature in December in El Chaltén over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in El Chaltén, 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 December in El Chaltén

Total precipitation in December in El Chaltén over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in El Chaltén

Snowfall in December in El Chaltén per year

Daily UV index in December in El Chaltén

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in El Chaltén, 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.

Weather experiences in December in El Chaltén

The weather in December in El Chaltén is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to El Chaltén? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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The weather was quite variable, from sunshine to rain and wind, but overall around 15 degrees. The unpredictability made the trip even more exciting, but at the same time pleasant enough to hike and relax.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in El Chaltén by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Chaltén. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.