Title: Unusual December: Buenos Aires Feels the Chill of Winter on Christmas
dicembre marked the climate in Buenos Aires this Christmas, leaving many residents cold. Average temperatures of 19°C at midnight of the 24th and 15.2°C at 7 AM on the 25th were a refreshing surprise for those expecting sun and summer heat.
Christmas night should have been warm and cozy, but in Buenos Aires, residents pulled out sweaters and blankets to protect against the unexpected chill. The maximum temperature on Christmas Day barely reached 21.7°C. For some nostalgia, the last time temperatures were this low on Christmas was in 2004.
Meteorologist Cindy Fernández of the National Meteorological Service (SMN) attributes this cold snap to a series of cold fronts and low-pressure systems from the Atlantic Ocean. "Several fronts brought cold air and prevented temperatures from rising, while a few systems over the ocean kept temperatures down," she explained.
The cold air is expected to dissipate, allowing temperatures to rise again by the end of the year. The maximum temperature is predicted to reach 25°C today and climb further this weekend.
Looking ahead to summer, the SMN’s Quarterly Climate Forecast anticipates a hot and dry summer in most of the country. Meteorologist Marcelo Madelón expects this winter chill to be the last of its kind until next winter. "January and February will be significantly warmer, with more heatwaves than usual," he predicts.
Despite the chilly start to the season, Argentines can look forward to a warmer-than-average summer, bringing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and beach days.
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