Cerro Catedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerro Catedral |
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Cerro Catedral in winter
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| Location | Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina |
| Nearest city | San Carlos de Bariloche, 19 kilometres (12 mi) |
| Coordinates | 41°11′S 71°27′W / 41.183°S 71.450°W |
| Top elevation | 2,100 m (6,900 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Skiable area | 600 hectares (1,500 acres) |
| Runs | 31 - 120 kilometres (75 mi) Green - 4 Blue - 11 Red - 12 Black - 5 |
| Longest run | 9 km |
| Lift system | 39 |
| Lift capacity | 35,000/hour |
| Snowfall | 300 cm (median) [1] |
| Website | Catedral |
Cerro Catedral is a famous mountain in Patagonia, Argentina. It's about 19 kilometers (12 miles) from the city of San Carlos de Bariloche and is part of the beautiful Nahuel Huapí National Park.
This mountain is home to one of the most important ski resorts in South America. It has a huge area for skiing, about 6 square kilometers (2.3 square miles), with 120 kilometers (75 miles) of ski runs. The ski lifts can carry 35,000 skiers every hour! People also love visiting for the amazing views of the Nahuel Huapi lake. At the base of the mountain, you'll find many hotels and hostels. There's even a hut for hikers called Refugio Lynch near the top.
During the summer, two other huts, Refugio Frey and a camping area, welcome hikers and rock climbers. They are located next to the Tonček lagoon, close to Torre Principal, which is the highest point of Cerro Catedral. In 2005, Cerro Catedral hosted the first South American Ski Mountaineering Championship.
What's the Weather Like at Cerro Catedral?
The weather at Cerro Catedral changes a lot depending on how high up you are. At the very top, it's like an alpine climate or tundra climate, which means it's very cold and windy, similar to the North Pole or high mountains. Lower down, it's more like a cool mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
Cerro Catedral gets a lot of snow! It has more days with snowfall than any other place in Argentina, averaging 98 days a year. This makes it a perfect spot for winter sports.
| Climate data for Cerro Catedral, Elevation: 1,955 m. (1961-1970) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 27.5 (81.5) |
25.5 (77.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.4 (56.1) |
13.6 (56.5) |
12.3 (54.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
21.2 (70.2) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.6 (78.1) |
27.5 (81.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 12.8 (55.0) |
11.9 (53.4) |
10.6 (51.1) |
6.9 (44.4) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
0.6 (33.1) |
5.2 (41.4) |
8.5 (47.3) |
11.0 (51.8) |
5.8 (42.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 7.5 (45.5) |
7.2 (45.0) |
5.7 (42.3) |
3.0 (37.4) |
0.8 (33.4) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
1.0 (33.8) |
3.7 (38.7) |
6.0 (42.8) |
2.1 (35.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.2 (37.8) |
3.0 (37.4) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−5 (23) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
0.2 (32.4) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −6.8 (19.8) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−10.7 (12.7) |
−11.7 (10.9) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
−13.9 (7.0) |
−12.9 (8.8) |
−12.4 (9.7) |
−10.2 (13.6) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 59 (2.3) |
53 (2.1) |
54 (2.1) |
100 (3.9) |
196 (7.7) |
206 (8.1) |
222 (8.7) |
264 (10.4) |
104 (4.1) |
79 (3.1) |
52 (2.0) |
78 (3.1) |
1,467 (57.8) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 126 |
| Average snowy days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 98 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67.5 | 65.0 | 69.0 | 77.5 | 80.0 | 85.0 | 83.5 | 84.5 | 80.5 | 75.5 | 69.5 | 70.0 | 75.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 294.5 | 254.3 | 229.4 | 171.0 | 130.2 | 90.0 | 86.8 | 102.3 | 156.0 | 217.0 | 237.0 | 291.4 | 2,259.9 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 65 | 65 | 59 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 43 | 53 | 55 | 62 | 49 |
| Source 1: Servico Meteorológico National, UNLP (snowfall data) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Secretaria de Mineria (extremes and sun, 1961–1970 and 1981–1990) | |||||||||||||
Gallery
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Cerro Catedral in winter
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Ski lift and Refugio Lynch on the top of the Cerro Catedral
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Ski resort during the summer
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Cerro Catedral Ski resort
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Cerro Catedral Ski resort Refugio Lynch
Panoramas
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Catedral (Argentina) para niños
- Cerro Castor
- Chapelco
- Las Leñas
- List of ski areas and resorts in South America
