The weather pattern of Argentina and southern Brazil being dry and central to northern Brazil wetter than normal will remain in place in January, according to World Weather. In its updated forecast, World Weather says crop conditions from Paraguay through southern Brazil are expected to decline. Any moisture from the rains forecast for Wednesday and Thursday is expected to evaporate quickly.
Next week, more rain is expected for the area. However, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is expected to get the least amount of rain.
Areas of central and northeastern Brazil are forecast to get regular rain. That will raise the need for drier conditions to maturing soybeans.
For Argentina, crop conditions are expected to decline and expand to the central and northern areas. Any near-term rains will be offset by the warm to hot temperatures in the area. Soil moisture levels in the southern part of the country are predicted to keep crops from declining.
There are signs La Nina is weakening, but that it’s a slow decline. World Weather says that suggests the current weather pattern will continue into January. Depending how quickly and how much La Nina dissipates, that could mean more rain chances in Argentina and southern Brazil in February.
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