My OperaEl Calafate Weather
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:24:05 AM
Summers in El Calafate are very pleasant - sunny, dry and windy. Winters can be cold with the average temperatures of 30 °F. The most important weather factor in El Calafate is the wind that picks up force coming up from the Antarctic. In the summer the wind is usually moderate while in the winter it becomes a major consideration. Wind-proof clothing and multiple layers are both recommended for your visit to this region.
The length of the day changes according to season. In summer, the sun rises as early as 5:30am and sets at 11pm. In winter the days are shorter and there is only 8 hours of daylight. You can have up to 17 hours of solar light during the longest day of the year; December 21st.
The latitude of El Calafate is equivalent to that of London in the Northern Hemisphere.
Month High °F Low °F High °C Low °C
Jan 65 45 18 7
Feb 65 45 18 7
Mar 61 42 16 6
Apr 54 37 12 3
May 45 32 7 0
Jun 41 28 5 -2
Jul 39 27 4 -3
Aug 43 29 6 -2
Sep 50 33 10 1
Oct 56 37 13 3
Nov 61 41 16 5
Dec 64 44 18 7
Source: http://www.allaboutar.com/ar_weather_calafate.htm
The length of the day changes according to season. In summer, the sun rises as early as 5:30am and sets at 11pm. In winter the days are shorter and there is only 8 hours of daylight. You can have up to 17 hours of solar light during the longest day of the year; December 21st.
The latitude of El Calafate is equivalent to that of London in the Northern Hemisphere.
Month High °F Low °F High °C Low °C
Jan 65 45 18 7
Feb 65 45 18 7
Mar 61 42 16 6
Apr 54 37 12 3
May 45 32 7 0
Jun 41 28 5 -2
Jul 39 27 4 -3
Aug 43 29 6 -2
Sep 50 33 10 1
Oct 56 37 13 3
Nov 61 41 16 5
Dec 64 44 18 7
Source: http://www.allaboutar.com/ar_weather_calafate.htm
