Mid-September in Spain has been anything but autumnal. In most regions of the country, temperatures are holding steady at levels more typical of midsummer. In some areas, the air temperature exceeds the usual values for this time of year by 5-10 degrees, and in certain places the difference reaches as high as 15 degrees.
This is felt most acutely in Andalucía, where in the Guadalquivir valley the heat lingers even at night. In Sevilla, Córdoba, and Badajoz, daytime highs reach 36-38 degrees, and by midweek forecasters expect the heat to intensify further. In some areas of the south and center of the country, readings above 38 degrees are predicted, significantly surpassing the climatic norm for September.
Nighttime temperatures offer little relief: along the Mediterranean coast, as well as in central and southern parts of the peninsula, so-called tropical nights persist, when the air does not cool below 20 degrees. This adds additional discomfort for residents and tourists accustomed to cooler autumn evenings.
There will be little rainfall in the coming days. Showers are expected only in the north of the country, in Galicia and Cantabria, but even there they will quickly subside. Meanwhile, in the Pyrenees, Cataluña, and some eastern regions, local thunderstorms are possible and may be quite intense. Elsewhere in Spain, the weather will remain dry and hot.
The Canary Islands have also not been spared from weather anomalies. In the south of the archipelago and on Fuerteventura, temperatures are rising above 35 degrees. In addition, the islands are experiencing a dust storm (calima) and strong winds, which complicate conditions at sea and affect the well-being of local residents.
At the beginning of the week, temperatures in northern cities such as Oviedo and Santander will drop slightly and will not exceed 20-22 degrees, but by midweek the heat will return. In central and southern regions of Spain, average daytime temperatures will remain around 34-36 degrees, and new temperature records are possible in the Guadianas and Guadalquivir valleys.
Forecasters note that such a prolonged heatwave in September is unusual even for Spain. Residents and visitors are having to adapt to an unexpectedly extended summer, and experts advise not to forget precautionary measures in these high temperatures.
