Latvia's weather forecast indicates a warmer and less chilly week ahead
In a departure from the usual winter chill, the past four weeks in Latvia have seen temperatures cooler than the average for the same period from 1991-2020. This trend, however, seems to be changing as the country prepares for a milder week ahead.
Starting from Thursday, night-time air temperatures in Latvia are expected to mostly stay above +5°C, with no frost forecast during this period. This is a welcome change as on Wednesday, the maximum air temperature is predicted to increase by one degree. However, the maximum temperature for Thursday is not yet specified.
The upcoming week in Latvia is expected to see temperatures close to the norm. The maximum air temperature in the first half of the week will range from +17°C to +22°C. In some places, temperatures under rain clouds in the east of Latvia may remain lower than this range. There will be short showers in some places in Latvia, starting on Thursday.
More widespread precipitation is expected in Latgale starting on Thursday. In some places on the coast and under rain clouds in the east of Latvia, lower temperatures may remain. The average air temperature for the second half of the week is not yet specified.
Latvia's climate is known for its four distinct seasons, with a humid continental to oceanic climate, featuring cold winters and warm summers. Winters typically last from mid-December to mid-March, with average temperatures around −6°C, occasionally dropping to −30°C. Summers are warm and sunny, averaging about 19°C, sometimes reaching up to 35°C.
While specific yearly data for 2021 was not found in the search results, general climatological knowledge indicates that Latvia, like the rest of the Baltic region, has experienced a warming trend consistent with broader global climate change patterns over recent decades. The long-term climate average (1991-2020) reflects a baseline with moderate winters and warm summers, but recent years, including 2021, have seen slightly higher average temperatures and more frequent extremes.
For precise monthly temperature anomalies and pattern comparisons in 2021 versus 1991-2020, official meteorological data from Latvian or European climate services would be required, as the current search data does not provide it.
In the coming days, Latgale, a region in eastern Latvia, may experience more widespread precipitation, starting on Thursday. Despite this, the weather in Latgale might still be somewhat cooler compared to other parts of Latvia during this period.
