The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has warned of a heatwave affecting Buenos Aires City and the AMBA from Monday, December 29, to December 31. Maximum temperatures could reach 35°C during this period. Preventive measures are recommended to avoid heat strokes.
Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued an alert for a new heatwave starting on Monday, December 29, and lasting until Wednesday, December 31, right before the end of 2025. This heatwave will primarily impact the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) and the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA), with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 35°C.
The detailed forecast for the preceding days and during the heatwave is as follows:
- Friday, December 26: minimum 22°C, maximum 34°C, clear to partly cloudy skies, with wind gusts up to 50 km/h.
- Saturday, December 27: minimum 23°C, maximum 33°C, 10-40% chance of showers, partly cloudy, southwest winds.
- Sunday, December 28: minimum 21°C, maximum 32°C, partly cloudy, east winds.
- Monday, December 29: minimum 22°C, maximum 34°C, partly to mostly cloudy in the afternoon, north to northeast winds 7-22 km/h.
- Tuesday, December 30: minimum 24°C, maximum 35°C, partly cloudy, northwest to north winds 13-22 km/h.
- Wednesday, December 31: minimum 24°C, maximum 35°C, partly cloudy, north to east winds 7-22 km/h.
The Ministry of Health advises preventive measures to avoid heat strokes, especially for at-risk groups: reduce physical activity during peak heat hours, stay in ventilated and cool places, avoid intense efforts or demanding sports, and rest if experiencing symptoms like dizziness or fatigue. This heatwave occurs in the context of the Southern Hemisphere summer, where high temperatures are common but require caution for public health.
