How long will the cold snap last in Buenos Aires?

A sharp cold snap pushed temperatures in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area close to 0°C on Monday, with maximum temperatures expected to stay below 10°C.

The National Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for extreme cold in Buenos Aires province. It warned that the conditions could have a mild to moderate health impact and pose particular risks to children, people over 65 and those with chronic illnesses. The warning also covers southeastern Entre Ríos, northern Corrientes and Misiones, and eastern Jujuy.

Although September marks the start of spring, temperatures across much of Argentina are expected to remain 7°C to 14°C below normal for this time of year. Monday is forecast to be the coldest day of the week, while the cold should gradually weaken.

Tuesday and Wednesday will remain cold, but lows are expected to rise to about 10°C. Wednesday’s forecast calls for a high of 19°C, followed by temperatures between 12°C and 20°C on Thursday. The weekend should stay relatively cool, with a gradual increase in temperatures and highs reaching about 20°C.

The weather service also issued a yellow wind warning for Catamarca, Córdoba, Jujuy, La Rioja, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Tierra del Fuego and Tucumán. Westerly winds there could reach 50 to 70 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour. A separate Zonda wind warning covers Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Salta, San Juan and Tucumán, where gusts could reach 70 kilometers per hour and reduce visibility, raise temperatures suddenly and create very dry conditions.