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Puntas de Valdéz, Uruguay
San José Department · Uruguay
Puntas de Valdéz is a small town in San José Department, Uruguay with a population of 1,491. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puntas de Valdéz
Puntas de Valdez is a village in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,491 |
| Population Density | 418 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.5855°, -56.7010° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | San José Department |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puntas de Valdéz
Puntas de Valdéz is a small town in Uruguay (San José Department) with a population of 1,491. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.5855°N, 56.7010°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | MONTEVIDEO | Unknown | — | — | 61 km |
| 1542 | RIO SAN JUAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 14 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in |
Puntas de Valdéz has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").
Schools in Puntas de Valdéz
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 92 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 77 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 44 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 65 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 26 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 67 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puntas de Valdéz
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul FM 101.9 | alternative, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metropolis 104.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney - Argentina FM 94.3 (AR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| MARAGATA FM 97.5 (AR) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Emisora Principal | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Puntas de Valdéz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Wenceslao Varela |
Gas Stations in Puntas de Valdéz
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Puntas de Valdéz
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | MVD | Large Airport |
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Canelones | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Cardona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbres de Carrasco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Florida Aviation Center | — | Small Airport |
| Kiyú Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Horqueta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Rabida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Military Aeronautical School | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Helvecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ricardo Raver Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puntas de Valdéz?
Puntas de Valdéz has a population of 1,491 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puntas de Valdéz?
Puntas de Valdéz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.