Temperatures in January
It's cool in January in El Chaltén with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for El Chaltén in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in El Chaltén with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 12°C, with nights close to 6°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in El Chaltén will be around 11°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 319 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. Of the total precipitation, about 11 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
There’s an average 78% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for El Chaltén. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
El Chaltén in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
11°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
8°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
319 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
24 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
11 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
5 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in El Chaltén. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in January in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in El Chaltén, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in El Chaltén
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Daily Precipitation in January in El Chaltén
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for El Chaltén, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 24 days of rain in El Chaltén.
Daily Snowfall in January in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in El Chaltén, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.
Temperature in January in El Chaltén Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in El Chaltén, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in El Chaltén Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in El Chaltén, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in El Chaltén per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in El Chaltén, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for El Chaltén
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Average Weather in El Chaltén by Month
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