The climate of Patagonia (Chile)
Patagonia is the area below the 41st degree of latitude up to the most
extreme end of the South
American continent. The area is spread over two countries namely Chile
and Argentina. Patagonia has five provinces: La Pampa, Chubut, Rio
Negro, Neuquén, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego: the South Atlantic
Isle of Antarctica and the extreme end of Chile. The area is
approximately 15 times as big as the Netherlands. On the west side
Patagonia is bounded by the Andes. This mountain range stretches over
the entire length of this area. Patagonia is one of the most
extaordinary touristic destinations of South America. The virginity
and vast emptiness of this area combined with the overwhelming nature
make it an extraordinary destination. In the glacierpark Los Glaciares
you can behold the spectacle of the slowly crumbling Perito Moreno.
This glacier slowly slides down from the Andes into the Lago
Argentino. In Peninsula Valdéz you can observe penguins, sea-elephants
and sea-lions as large as life. If you go afloat by boat then you will
meet with whales. The extreme south of Patagonia is also called Tierra
del Fuego and is an area full of forests and lakes. Outstandingly
suitable for bird-lovers. In the area many birds find a sheltered
home. People who love walking should also visit the Torres del Paine
sanctuary. This sanctuary is particularly known for its three typical
granite rocks, that dominate the landscape like three landmarks. In
the park you find beautiful lakes , glaciers and splendid forests.
The climate in Patagonia can be divided into three types of climates:
a moderate maritime climate, a cool maritime climate and an arctic
climate. The areas east of the Andes lie in the rain-shade of this
mountain-range and are therefore very dry. The area only has tundra
vegetation. The areas more south of the west side have a moderate
climate, comparable with the Dutch climate. The more south you go, the
colder it gets. The southernmost end has a cool maritime climate, an
arctic climate. Here even the summers are cool, this also causes the
slow melting of the glaciers.
Climate information
The data below is based on registered weather data and applies to
Patagonia:
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
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