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Weather & Climate in Mar del Plata, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0004°N, 57.5562°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
Precipitation & Snow
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.
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").