According to the official forecast, the highest probabilities of above-normal rainfall are concentrated in: Northwest Argentina (NOA) region, Córdoba province, western Santa Fe, eastern San Luis, and the central-eastern part of Buenos Aires province. In these areas, the forecast indicates a clear trend towards rains exceeding historical averages for this time of year.
Areas with normal or above-normal rainfall
The SMN also forecasts conditions between normal and above normal in: Northern Argentina, the Southern Littoral, southwestern Buenos Aires, La Pampa, and Southern Patagonia. This implies that while the signal is not as marked as in other regions, there is a tendency towards a quarter with a good level of precipitation.
Regions with rainfall within usual levels
Meanwhile, the forecast indicates normal conditions in: Most of Cuyo, Central and northern Patagonia. In these zones, no major deviations from historical values are expected.
A dry spot on the map
In contrast, the report points to a probability of a dry season in the extreme west of the NOA, where rainfall could be below normal.
More heat: the country painted red
The heatwave continues in some areas of the country. Photo: Agencia NA.
The report from the official body also shows a clear trend towards a warmer-than-usual scenario, with a higher probability of average temperatures exceeding historical records.
Hottest zones
According to the official map, the highest probabilities of above-normal temperatures are concentrated in: the Littoral region, the rest of Santa Fe, Córdoba, and eastern San Luis. In these areas, the SMN points to a marked trend of registering thermal values above the usual for the season.
Heat extended to most of the country
Furthermore, the body forecasts conditions between normal and above normal in a wide portion of the territory: Northern Argentina and NOA, Cuyo region, Buenos Aires province, La Pampa, and Patagonia. This implies that although the signal is more moderate in these regions, there is also a tendency towards higher temperatures than usual.
Buenos Aires, April 2 (NA) – The National Weather Service (SMN) released its climate forecast for the April-May-June quarter of 2026, in which it anticipates a higher probability of above-normal rainfall and higher temperatures. The report, accessed by the Argentine News Agency, particularly affects the central area of the country, strongly impacting the Federal Capital and its surroundings.
