Why is it so hot? The reasons that explain the unexpected and warm wave throughout the country

The situation across the country

Much of the center of the country and the coast have been under sweltering heat since February 28, which has already broken all-time records for maximum temperatures for March in dozens of cities.

On March 2, the city of Buenos Aires reached 38 degrees, surpassing the historical mark of 37.9 of March 7, 1952, and reached a thermal sensation of 43 degrees.

At the national level, the country recorded the hottest summer in its history with 1.3 degrees above normal temperature, according to data from the National Meteorological Service (SMN) based on the reference period from 1961 to the present.

In turn, this summer was the third driest in Argentina, while last February was the second driest with 41.9% less rain than average.