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Uruguay weather forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026: Cold with frost and fog expected

Uruguay weather forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026: Cold with frost and fog expected

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Uruguay's National Meteorological Institute (Inumet) forecasts a cold Sunday, August 9, 2026, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 16°C nationwide.
  • The forecast includes clear to partly cloudy skies, with frost and fog expected in various regions, particularly in the morning.
  • Coastal areas may experience wind gusts up to 50 km/h, and a general trend of increasing cloudiness and persistent cold is expected for the coming days.

Uruguayans can expect a cold start to their Sunday, August 9, 2026, as the National Meteorological Institute (Inumet) predicts a nationwide minimum temperature of 1°C and a high of 16°C. The day will feature clear to partly cloudy skies across the country, with morning frost and fog anticipated in many areas.

Regional forecasts highlight specific conditions: the northwest will see clear skies with frost and fog in the morning, turning partly cloudy with wind gusts up to 40 km/h in the afternoon and evening. The northeast also anticipates frost and fog, with similar clear to partly cloudy conditions persisting. Coastal regions in the southwest and center-south will experience morning fog and frost, with wind gusts reaching up to 40 km/h, while the east coast braces for stronger gusts of up to 50 km/h along with fog and a low chance of precipitation.

Specific coastal areas like Punta del Este will have a cool day with temperatures between 9°C and 10°C, accompanied by southwesterly winds and gusts. Montevideo and its metropolitan area will be slightly warmer, with a minimum of 3°C and a maximum of 11°C, also experiencing wind gusts.

Looking ahead, Inumet forecasts a trend of increasing cloudiness, continued cold weather with widespread frost and fog, and intermittent periods of low precipitation and wind gusts, suggesting the chilly conditions will persist.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.