Dry and hot weather to begin in Latvia Sunday
Latvia is transitioning to a period of hot, sunny weather following a wetter-than-average start to the summer. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 30 degrees Celsius, with high humidity levels potentially triggering afternoon thunderstorms.
Why it matters
Understanding regional climate trends is essential for agriculture and public health, especially as this summer deviates from historical climate norms.
Rain is still expected in many parts of Latvia on Saturday. Overnight into Saturday, rain is expected mainly in eastern Latvia, but during the day, it will fall mostly in the southern and central parts of the country. Overnight temperatures will drop to 10–15 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will reach +18 to +22 C, and up to +24 C in northern Vidzeme. Sunday will be mostly sunny, though brief showers and thunderstorms are possible in some areas in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to +23 to +28 C. Since humidity will be high, the weather will feel muggy. The weather will be mostly sunny throughout the coming week. At the beginning and end of the week, humidity will be high, so thunderstorm clouds may form in some areas, and the weather will feel muggy.
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