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Ushuaia has a subantarctic oceanic climate, with cool summers, cold winters, frequent cloud cover, and strong winds throughout the year. Long-term climate summaries describe summers as cold and mostly cloudy, while winters are very cold, snowy, and partly cloudy. The current weather pattern of low temperature and high humidity is consistent with this cool maritime climate.
Summer Average
9°C
Winter Average
-1°C
Climate Type
Subantarctic Oceanic
Rainy Days
200
Sunny Days
80
Humidity
75%
Spring
September - November
2-7°C
Spring is cool, windy, and changeable, with frequent clouds and occasional rain or snow early in the season. Temperatures rise gradually but remain low compared with most inhabited cities.
High rainfall
Summer
December - February
6-12°C
Summer is mild rather than warm, and cloudy or partly cloudy skies are common. This is the best period for outdoor activities, but even then conditions stay cool and breezy.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
March - May
1-6°C
Autumn brings rapidly cooling temperatures, more frequent precipitation, and increasingly wintry conditions. Winds remain a major feature, and frosts become more common late in the season.
High rainfall
Winter
June - August
-3-3°C
Winter is cold, snowy, and often cloudy, with temperatures frequently near or below freezing. Despite the cold, the maritime setting keeps extremes moderated compared with inland subpolar regions.
High rainfall
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Air Quality
Ushuaia
Ushuaia attire les expatriés en quête d'un véritable dépaysement — une communauté soudée au bout du monde, où la vie en plein air et l'aventure définissent le quotidien. La faible population (58 000 habitants) signifie que vous connaîtrez réellement vos voisins, et la présence modeste d'expatriés (6,3 %) permet à la ville de rester authentiquement argentine plutôt que de devenir une bulle d'expatriés. Les soins de santé et les transports publics sont solides, et la sécurité est respectable pour une ville de frontière.
Le compromis est réel : l'isolement et la météo. L'obscurité hivernale est intense, les chaînes d'approvisionnement peuvent être imprévisibles et les opportunités d'emploi sont limitées, à moins de pouvoir travailler à distance. Ce n'est pas une ville pour ceux qui recherchent des commodités cosmopolites ou des changements de carrière faciles. Mais si vous êtes attiré par les paysages bruts, les liens communautaires étroits et un rythme de vie plus lent, Ushuaia récompense l'engagement.
Advantages
Ushuaia
World's southernmost city charm
Pristine natural landscapes
Adventure tourism opportunities
Close-knit community feel
Unique cultural experiences
Disadvantages
Ushuaia
Extreme weather isolation
Limited job opportunities
High cost of living
No coworking infrastructure
Harsh winter conditions
Safety & Security in Ushuaia
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
76
/100
Argentina Avg
55
South America Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Ushuaia to Argentina averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Ushuaia
Argentina Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Good
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
Environmental risk assessments are being researched. The indicators below show what data will be available soon.
