Lago Puelo, Chubut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lago Puelo
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 Lago Puelo
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Chubut |
| Department | Cushamen |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,129 (2,010) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
U9211
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| Dialing code | +54 02944 |
| Climate | Csb |
Lago Puelo is a beautiful town in the Chubut Province, Argentina. It is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Puelo Lake and the Lago Puelo National Park. The town is also 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of El Bolsón.
In 2010, about 3,129 people lived in Lago Puelo. It is one of the towns that form a group called La Comarca Andina del Paralelo 42. This means "Andean Region of the 42nd parallel." These towns and rural areas are located near the Andes mountains. They are all close to the 42nd parallel line of latitude in Argentina.
The town's population is growing as more people move here from bigger cities in Argentina. Lago Puelo is known for its many talented artisans. They show their crafts at the local fair in El Bolsón. They also display their work at the annual Forest Festival. This festival is usually held in January or February.
Many people living in Lago Puelo originally come from Buenos Aires. These people are often called "porteños."
Climate in Lago Puelo
Lago Puelo has a temperate oceanic climate. This means it has mild summers and cool winters. Most of the rain falls during the winter months. These are from May to August in the Southern Hemisphere. Snow often falls during the winter too.
| Climate data for Lago Puelo, Chubut, Argentina, -42.06 -71.60. Elevation: 230 metres (750 ft). | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.4 (75.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
12.6 (54.7) |
9.3 (48.7) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.5 (50.9) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.7 (63.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.8 (62.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
13.8 (56.8) |
10.2 (50.4) |
7.6 (45.7) |
5.2 (41.4) |
4.5 (40.1) |
5.6 (42.1) |
8.0 (46.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
13.5 (56.3) |
15.6 (60.1) |
10.6 (51.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.2 (48.6) |
7.8 (46.0) |
6.1 (43.0) |
3.8 (38.8) |
2.6 (36.7) |
1.1 (34.0) |
0.3 (32.5) |
0.7 (33.3) |
2.6 (36.7) |
3.8 (38.8) |
6.0 (42.8) |
8.0 (46.4) |
4.3 (39.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 32 (1.3) |
46 (1.8) |
69 (2.7) |
87 (3.4) |
186 (7.3) |
200 (7.9) |
171 (6.7) |
127 (5.0) |
89 (3.5) |
58 (2.3) |
53 (2.1) |
44 (1.7) |
1,162 (45.7) |
