Geography of Aconcagua
Geography of Aconcagua: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Aconcagua
Santiago is 67 mi to the south-west, Chile is 67 mi to the south-west and Santiago International Airport is 68 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 32°39′11.5″S 70°0′39.2″W (-32.6532, -70.0109)
Quick facts about Aconcagua
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 32°39′11.5″S 70°0′39.2″W (-32.6532, -70.0109) |
| Elevation | 22.838 ft |
| Known for | the highest peak in the Americas |
| Local time | 10:04 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | February, March and December |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentina. Aconcagua is a mountain known as the highest peak in the Americas. It sits at 22.838 ft above sea level.
Right now it is -15°F (-26°C) in Aconcagua with partly cloudy. It feels like -24°F. Today runs from -15°F to -5°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Aconcagua is February, March and December. The climate is polar. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 16°F, while June is the coldest with lows near -26°F.
The closest major airport is Santiago International Airport (SCL), about 68 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of -5°F is 7.4°F above the -12°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Aconcagua today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 41 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -15°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Aconcagua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | -1° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 16° | 1° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 11° | -3° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 1° | -11° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -8° | -21° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -13° | -26° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | -10° | -22° | 7,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -12° | -25° | 5,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -9° | -22° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -5° | -16° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -2° | -13° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 5° | -8° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentina. Its coordinates are -32.6532, -70.0109. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Aconcagua right now?
It is currently -15°F (-26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 50% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Aconcagua?
February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Aconcagua, which has a polar climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Aconcagua in?
Aconcagua observes America/Argentina/Mendoza (UTC-03:00). The local time is 10:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Aconcagua?
The closest airports are Santiago International Airport (SCL), 68 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
