Uruguay Salto Mission
Mission leaders
William A. and Alyson Freedman
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: hot-summer · about 1416 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Nov, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°F / 31°C | 72°F / 22°C | 112 mm |
| Feb | 87°F / 30°C | 71°F / 22°C | 95 mm |
| Mar | 82°F / 28°C | 67°F / 20°C | 110 mm |
| Apr | 76°F / 24°C | 62°F / 17°C | 153 mm |
| May | 68°F / 20°C | 55°F / 13°C | 121 mm |
| Jun | 64°F / 18°C | 50°F / 10°C | 89 mm |
| Jul | 64°F / 18°C | 49°F / 10°C | 68 mm |
| Aug | 68°F / 20°C | 51°F / 10°C | 101 mm |
| Sep | 71°F / 22°C | 55°F / 13°C | 134 mm |
| Oct | 76°F / 24°C | 59°F / 15°C | 126 mm |
| Nov | 82°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 120 mm |
| Dec | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 20°C | 126 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Spanish
Spanish is phonetic: vowels are always a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo). Stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable unless an accent mark says otherwise. Use "usted" (formal you) with adults until invited to use "tú".
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Rivera Uruguay Temple — Announced (6 April 2025) · ~235 km
- Rosario Argentina Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · ~306 km
- Buenos Aires Argentina Temple — Operating (17 January 1986) · ~361 km
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple — Site announced (2 October 2022) · ~361 km
The Church in Uruguay
- Church Membership
- 112,449
- Stakes
- 18
- Congregations
- 132
- FamilySearch Centers
- 43
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Montevideo
- Currency
- UYU
- Country code
- +598
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Greet with one cheek kiss; people are relaxed and friendly.
Foods: Chivito, Asado, Milanesa, Dulce de leche
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources