Argentina is currently experiencing one of the most severe polar waves in recent times, with temperatures so low that the country has become the coldest on the planet.
The arrival of an extremely cold air mass from the south has covered almost the entire national territory, generating striking images and extreme temperature readings in provinces such as Salta, Mendoza, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, and much of the Patagonian region.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), Argentina has led the global ranking of minimum temperatures over the past 48 hours. Among the locations that recorded the lowest values are Malargüe, in Mendoza, with -7.5°C; La Quiaca, in Jujuy, with -6°C; Bariloche, in Río Negro, with -5°C; and El Calafate, in Santa Cruz, with -4°C.
Argentina es el país mas frío del mundo en estos momentos
The phenomenon was not limited to the country's usually cold regions. It also extended to central and northern areas, where such events are uncommon. In Córdoba, widespread frosts and snowfall were reported in the Altas Cumbres; meanwhile, in the province of Buenos Aires, several towns in the interior woke up to frost and subzero temperatures. Even in parts of the Atlantic Coast, isolated snowfalls were recorded, a rare occurrence in that region.
In this context, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued yellow and orange level alerts for extreme temperatures, which pose a significant risk, especially for the most vulnerable groups such as children, older adults, and people with pre-existing conditions.
Health authorities advise avoiding exposure to sudden temperature changes, wearing appropriate warm clothing, and paying attention to those who do not have safe heating or a suitable place to take shelter.
Ola polar en Argentina.
How long will Argentina remain the coldest country
In recent days, Argentina has once again ranked among the coldest countries in the world, a situation that, according to experts, is not unusual. "It is logical that, outside Antarctica, several times a year we are the warmest or the coldest place", specialists point out. They explain that this happens because there is not much direct competition in the Southern Hemisphere.
The phenomenon is expected to continue for a few more days, and another cold air mass may arrive at the beginning of July. According to meteorology specialists, both the intensity and duration of this polar wave are unprecedented in recent years, and nothing similar has been recorded for more than ten years, making it an exceptional weather event.
