The average air temperature in Latvia during the first ten days of August reached +18.5 degrees, marking a figure 0.3 degrees above the climatic norm, according to data released by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Weather conditions across the country showed significant variations during this period, with temperatures fluctuating widely and rainfall patterns remaining heavily uneven from region to region.
Temperature Extremes Across Latvian Regions
The first decade of August brought sharp temperature contrasts throughout the country. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, the coolest day occurred on August 10, when temperatures in Madona dropped to +8 degrees. Conversely, the highest temperature of the period was recorded just days earlier on August 5 in the Jelgava region, where the air warmed up to +31 degrees. Meanwhile, the strongest wind gusts were logged on August 10 in Ventspils, reaching speeds of 21.2 meters per second.
Relative humidity levels also varied by location during the opening ten days of August, maintaining an average of 76% nationwide. The driest conditions were observed in Riga at 69%, while Kolka recorded the most humid conditions with 82%, according to meteorological data.
Did You Know? The highest temperature recorded during the first ten days of August reached +31 degrees in the Jelgava region on August 5, while just days later the temperature plummeted to +8 degrees in Madona.
Precipitation Levels and Regional Disparities
While temperatures hovered slightly above normal, the beginning of the month was noticeably drier than usual across the country. On average, Latvia received 14.8 millimeters of precipitation, which accounts for only 68% of the climatic norm. However, rainfall distribution was extremely uneven. Only 3 millimeters of precipitation fell in Vīčaki within the Ventspils region, whereas 40.5 millimeters were recorded in Piedruja in the Krāslava region.
Meteorologists report that despite these regional spikes and dry spells, overall drought and moisture levels across Latvia remained within the normal range over the past month. When assessing a broader three-month period, however, signs of excessive moisture still persist in certain areas of Kurzeme.
Future Outlook and Scenarios
As meteorological tracking continues, weather patterns may maintain normal seasonal ranges for drought and moisture levels, though localized anomalies are likely to persist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average air temperature in Latvia for the first ten days of August?
The average air temperature was +18.5 degrees, which is 0.3 degrees above the climatic norm, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
Where and when was the highest temperature recorded?
The highest temperature was recorded on August 5 in the Jelgava region, where the air warmed up to +31 degrees.
How much precipitation did the country receive on average at the beginning of the month?
The country received an average of 14.8 millimeters of precipitation, which represents 68% of the climatic norm, though distribution varied widely from 3 millimeters in Vīčaki to 40.5 millimeters in Piedruja.
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