Aconcagua Map
Interactive map of Aconcagua with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
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 -16°F (-27°C) in Aconcagua with fog. It feels like -26°F. Today runs from -17°F to -9°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.2/10 - marginal.
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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of -9°F is 4.5°F below the -5°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Gusts to 62 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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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 | 10:34 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | February, March and December |
| Climate | Polar |
Getting to Aconcagua
- Santiago International Airport (SCL) · 68 mi
- Santiago · 67 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Aconcagua
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago International Airport | SCL | 68 mi | Santiago |
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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 -16°F (-27°C) with fog. Humidity is 87% and wind is 6 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 10:34 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 October 26, 2026 at 10:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
