Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Dolores is
temperate oceanic (according to the Köppen classification, oceanic climate - Cfb), although it is close to the threshold of the humid subtropical climate - Cfa, given that the average of the warmest month is almost 22 °C (71.5 °F).
However, throughout the year, there can be
temperature fluctuations.
Winter, from June to August, is mild, however, it can get cold at night. During cold spells, the temperature can drop a few degrees below freezing, at least at night. The records for the last twenty years are -7 °C (19.5 °F), although in June 1967 the temperature dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F). However, snow is rare.
Summer, from December to February, is warm, but with cool nights, and quite frequent thunderstorms. There can be heat waves, during which the temperature can reach 38/40 °C (100/104 °F). In January 2022 it reached 42 °C (107.5 °F). On other occasions, it can get very cool, or even a little cold, at night.
Dolores is a town located in Argentina, at 36 degrees south latitude, in the Buenos Aires Province, halfway between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata, and about 40 km (25 mi) away from the coast.
Dolores - Climate data
In Dolores, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Dolores - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 15.4 | 28.5 | 22 | 60 | 83 | 71.5 |
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February | 14.9 | 27.5 | 21.2 | 59 | 82 | 70.2 |
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March | 13.2 | 25.6 | 19.4 | 56 | 78 | 66.9 |
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April | 9.9 | 21.8 | 15.8 | 50 | 71 | 60.5 |
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May | 7.1 | 17.9 | 12.5 | 45 | 64 | 54.5 |
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June | 4.3 | 14.5 | 9.4 | 40 | 58 | 48.9 |
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July | 3.8 | 13.6 | 8.7 | 39 | 56 | 47.7 |
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August | 5.3 | 15.9 | 10.6 | 42 | 61 | 51.1 |
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September | 6.7 | 17.7 | 12.2 | 44 | 64 | 54 |
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October | 9.7 | 20.7 | 15.2 | 49 | 69 | 59.4 |
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November | 11.9 | 24 | 18 | 53 | 75 | 64.3 |
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December | 13.9 | 27.3 | 20.6 | 57 | 81 | 69.1 |
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Year | 9.6 | 21.2 | 15.4 | 49.4 | 70.2 | 59.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 985 millimeters (38.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 58.7 mm (2.3 in) in the driest month (May) to 109.2 mm (4.3 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
Dolores - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 109 | 4.3 | 7 |
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February | 94 | 3.7 | 6 |
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March | 96 | 3.8 | 7 |
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April | 99 | 3.9 | 7 |
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May | 59 | 2.3 | 5 |
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June | 62 | 2.4 | 5 |
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July | 62 | 2.4 | 5 |
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August | 73 | 2.9 | 5 |
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September | 64 | 2.5 | 6 |
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October | 94 | 3.7 | 7 |
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November | 91 | 3.6 | 7 |
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December | 82 | 3.2 | 6 |
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Year | 985 | 38.8 | 74 |
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Dolores - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F) in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 109.2 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in February 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 94.2 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) in March 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 96.3 mm (3.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in April 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in April 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 99.4 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.8 °C (23.4 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 58.7 mm (2.3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 62.1 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in July 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) in July 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 62.1 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -6.9 °C (19.6 °F) in August 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 73.2 mm (2.9 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F) in September 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in September 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 64.3 mm (2.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32.7 °C (90.9 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 93.9 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in November 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F) in November 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 91.4 mm (3.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in December 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 81.8 mm (3.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).