Geografía of América del Sur
Geografía of América del Sur: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografía of América del Sur
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Coordenadas: 8°46′59.5″S 55°29′29.4″W (-8.7832, -55.4915)
Quick facts about South America
| Tipo | Continentee |
|---|---|
| Coordenadas | 8°46′59.5″S 55°29′29.4″W (-8.7832, -55.4915) |
| Población | 440.000.000 |
| Area | 17.840.000 km² |
| Hora local | 12:25 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Mejores meses | may, junio, julio and agosto |
| Clima | Tropical |
Geografía by country in América del Sur
12 countries mapped in this atlas
Resumen
América del Sur is a continent. South America runs from the Caribbean coast a Patagonia, dominated by the Andes and the Amazon basin. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 440 million.
Ahora mismo hay 23°C (73°F) in América del Sur con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 24°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 19°C a 33°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 59%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.2/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar América del Sur is may, junio, julio and agosto. El clima es tropical. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. agosto es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 34°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 21°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 2.555 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Christ the Redeemer.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 33°C is in line con the 34°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South America today at 8.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Clima in América del Sur month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 28° | 21° | 299 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 28° | 21° | 281 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 28° | 21° | 228 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 29° | 21° | 123 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 30° | 21° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| junio | 31° | 21° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 32° | 21° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 34° | 21° | 16 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 33° | 22° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 31° | 22° | 149 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 30° | 21° | 172 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 29° | 21° | 235 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Tropical. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is América del Sur?
América del Sur is a continent. Its coordinates are -8.7832, -55.4915.
What is the weather like in América del Sur ahora mismo?
It is currently 23°C (73°F) con despejado. Humedad is 69% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time a visit América del Sur?
may, junio, julio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in América del Sur, which has a tropical climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is América del Sur in?
América del Sur observes America/Santarem (UTC-03:00). The hora local is 12:25 AM.
How many people live in América del Sur?
América del Sur has a population of approximately 440 million.
What is the nearest airport a América del Sur?
The closest airports are Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), 2.391 km away, El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 2.555 km away and Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), 2.912 km away.
What are the top things a do in América del Sur?
Popular options include Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu and Salar de Uyuni.
What places are in América del Sur?
América del Sur covers 12 places in this atlas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Mapaa tiles | OpenStreetMapaa contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 12:25 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
