Tuesday's Forecast for Buenos Aires
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) predicts a typical winter day for Buenos Aires and its metropolitan area this Tuesday, August 11, with cold air from the east. Conditions remain stable, with no rain expected throughout the day. Morning temperatures in the city will hit a low of 6°C, though some reports mention 7°C, with lower values in the outskirts. Humidity is high, around 75-82%, and winds blow moderately from the east at 12-24 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h near the river.[S1][S2][S4]
Afternoon highs reach 12°C under a partly cloudy sky, but the persistent east wind keeps the wind chill lower, especially in coastal areas. In the Greater Buenos Aires suburbs, minimums range from 4°C to 6°C, with morning fog reducing visibility in the west and south. Current conditions in the city show 7°C, a wind chill of 4°C, and 76% humidity, with excellent visibility and stable pressure.[S1][S2]
Midweek Instability and Alerts
Wednesday brings a change: rain chances rise from 10% in the morning to 40% in the afternoon, with isolated showers possible. East winds strengthen, with gusts up to 50 km/h. Temperatures range from 8°C to 12°C. Thursday remains unstable with cloudy skies and up to 40% chance of isolated rain, lows near 8-9°C, and highs around 10-12°C. The SMN has issued yellow alerts for snow in the Andes of Neuquén, Mendoza, and Río Negro, with accumulations of 10-30 cm, and for strong winds in San Juan and western Mendoza, possibly including Zonda conditions.[S1][S2][S3]
Chubut and Santa Cruz are under alerts for extreme cold, with below-zero temperatures. The rest of the central region, including Córdoba, Santa Fe, and Entre Ríos, stays dry and stable with cool mornings and highs not exceeding 14°C. No alerts are active for Buenos Aires city on Tuesday.[S1][S2]
Weekend Outlook
Friday sees gradual improvement, though clouds persist. Rain probability drops to around 10%, with lows near 10-11°C and highs up to 14°C. The weekend continues with weak cold fronts, maintaining stability with cold mornings, mild afternoons, and low chance of severe weather. The extended forecast for the metropolitan area shows a slow stabilization after the midweek wet and windy period.[S1][S2][S3]
