June weather forecast
El Calafate, Argentina

June marks the official arrival of winter weather in El Calafate, with temperatures dropping further and snowfall days increasing to 4. However, the city retains its charm under 3.2 hours of daily sunshine, a soothing contrast to the cold. Despite the reduced daylight limit of 8.1 hours, the soothing glow of the winter sun illuminates the snow-capped landscapes beautifully. It should be remembered though, that with winter comes increased humidity at 74% which might affect some visitors.

Temperature

The shift into June finds El Calafate at an average high-temperature of a cold 5.2°C (41.4°F), closely comparable to May's conditions. An average nighttime temperature of -2°C (28.4°F) is recorded in El Calafate during June.

Humidity

In El Calafate, the average relative humidity in June is 74%.

Rainfall

In El Calafate, in June, during 6 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Calafate, there are 65 rainfall days, and 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through October are months with snowfall in El Calafate. In El Calafate, during June, snow falls for 4 days. In El Calafate, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is June, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of June in El Calafate, sunrise is at 09:38 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:50 and sunset at 17:55 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June in El Calafate, Argentina, is 3.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during June translates into the following guidance:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.