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Mar del Plata, Argentina

Full City Profile

593,337 Population 19,333/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Mar del Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²)
Population Density19,333/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0004°N, 57.5562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MAR DEL PLATA Avalanche 1.0 m 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in

Mar del Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (1.9").

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