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Weather forecast for Ushuaia, Argentina, Saturday, August 8, 2026

Weather forecast for Ushuaia, Argentina, Saturday, August 8, 2026

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, will have a very cold Saturday on August 8, 2026, with a high of 0°C and a low of -1°C.
  • Light rain and drizzle are expected, with moderate winds from the south and southwest up to 26 km/h, and 94% average humidity.
  • The article explains the National Meteorological Service (SMN) and its alert classifications.

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, faces a frigid Saturday on August 8, 2026, with temperatures hovering around freezing. The forecast high is 0°C, and the low is -1°C. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) predicts light rain and drizzle throughout the day, accompanied by moderate winds from the south and southwest reaching up to 26 km/h. Average humidity will be high at 94%.

The article also provides details about the SMN, Argentina's official meteorological agency. It outlines the SMN's responsibilities in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating weather information, using a network of stations, satellite data, and numerical models.

Explanations of the SMN's alert system are included, defining meteorological alerts as potential threats and detailing the different warning levels. Yellow alerts indicate possible risks and temporary disruptions, orange alerts warn of dangerous weather impacting society and property, and red alerts signify exceptional phenomena with the potential for emergencies or disasters.

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