Editing Isla de los Estados (section)

===Climate===
The island has a cold and humid climate and is characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes in the weather from day to day.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=13}} Under the [[Köppen climate classification]], despite the vegetation, it would be classified as a mild [[Tundra#Climatic classification|tundra climate]] (''ET''), a cold climate with a mean temperature in the warmest month below {{convert|10|C|F|1}} with abundant precipitation year-round.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=18}}

The climate of the island is strongly influenced by the subpolar low pressure system which develops around the [[Antarctic Circle]] and the surrounding oceans.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=13}} Being located between the semi–permanent high pressure cell and the subpolar low (which does not change in intensity through the year and have little seasonal variation), the island is exposed to [[westerlies]] throughout the year.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=13}}

Temperatures are low year round but without extreme minimum temperatures.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=18}} The mean temperature in summer is {{convert|8.3|C|F|1}} with mean extremes of {{convert|16.2|C|F|1}} and {{convert|3.0|C|F|1}} while in winter, the mean temperature is {{convert|3.3|C|F|1}} with mean extremes of {{convert|7.7|C|F|1}} and {{convert|-4|C|F|1}}.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=18}} Mean temperatures are lower than in [[Tierra del Fuego]] but due to the moderating influence of the ocean, extreme minimum temperatures are higher than in Tierra del Fuego.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=18}} Coastal areas have average temperatures above {{convert|0|C|F|1}} in the coldest month while higher altitude locations may average below {{convert|0|C|F|1}}.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=18}}

Though no reliable records are available, it is estimated that the island averages around {{convert|2000|mm|in|abbr=on}} of precipitation per year.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=13}} However, owing to its relief, precipitation is highly variable across the island.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=13}} In the eastern parts of the island, it averages {{convert|1400|mm|in|abbr=on}} based on four years of data.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=17}} Precipitation occurs frequently on the island, averaging 252 days with precipitation.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=18}}{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=19}} June is the wettest month while October is the driest.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=19}} Thunderstorms are very rare.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=20}} Snow frequently falls during the winter months, averaging 33 days, although snow can fall during autumn and spring.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=19}} The island receives high cloud cover throughout the year, with 74% of the days being cloudy.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=19}} June is the cloudiest month while October is the least cloudy month.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=19}} Fog is uncommon, averaging only 16 days per year.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=19}} Similar to the rest of [[Patagonia]], the island is exposed to strong westerly winds.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=20}} These winds often carry moisture with them, leading to frequent storms.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=20}} Average wind speeds range from a high of {{convert|37|km/h|abbr=on}} in August to a low of {{convert|24|km/h|abbr=on}} in December.{{sfn|Ponce|2014|p=20}}