The hottest temperature in the summer here is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the coldest temperature in the winter is in the low 20's. There is often a lot of wind, but also a lot of sunshine!
Right now it is late spring here, so the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. Because we are so far south, the days are long. The sun is currently coming up around 6:00 a.m. and going down around 9:00 p.m. I love the long days, because I have lots of time to do things outdoors.
One special thing about Patagonia is that it is home to a large amount of fresh water. The Río Chubut (Chubut River), Arroyo Esquel (Esquel Creek), and the Zeta and Willmanco lagoons are some of the sources of water in Esquel. These waterways have supported the people, animals, and plants that live in the region for thousands of years. Further south of Esquel in the Santa Cruz Province, there are important glaciers such as the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Upsala Glacier, which also contain a huge amount of water.
Patagonia is a beautiful place, but it can be a challenging place to live. The harsh winds and long, gray winters can be a bit depressing!
Another challenge that people in this region face are development projects that threaten the local waterways. There are many natural resources in Patagonia, including petroleum and gold, and mining companies are interested in extracting these resources.
