Climate Change Chart of Punta del Este, Uruguay

Overview of climate changes

Temperature changes

Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature increased by +0.14 °C in the more recent reference period; this is an unweighted comparison of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average or a measure of daytime highs. The largest monthly increase was in August, at +0.77 °C, while the largest decrease was in February, at -0.41 °C.

Changes in rainfall

Mean daily rainfall, averaged across calendar months, increased by +0.48 mm/day compared with the earlier reference period; this does not mean rainfall rose in every month. The largest increase was in January, at +1.42 mm/day, whereas September had the largest decrease, at -0.26 mm/day. These are changes in daily means, not monthly rainfall totals, and do not indicate how many rainy days occurred.

Changes in sunshine duration

Mean daily sunshine duration averaged across calendar months decreased by -0.08 hours/day. The most pronounced monthly increase was in June, at +0.52 hours/day, while January recorded the largest decrease, at -0.68 hours/day. These monthly averages describe sunshine duration, not a guarantee of clear or overcast conditions on particular days.