Record-breaking heat recorded on March 6 in Latvia
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across Latvia
A rare heatwave has swept across Latvia, with temperatures soaring above 10 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country. However, the coastal towns of Liepāja, Pāvilosta, Rucava, Ventspils, and Zvejniekciems have managed to escape the extreme heat.
The air temperature in the capital city of Riga is expected to exceed the 1920 record on March 7, 2023, with forecasts predicting more record-breaking temperatures. The previous national heat record for March 6 was +13.8 C, set in Daugavpils in 1995. If forecasts hold true, heat records will be broken in multiple days, first on March 6 and then on March 7.
The heat wave has resulted in temperatures significantly higher than those recorded in the past. For instance, the +12 C recorded in Riga in 1920 pales in comparison to the current weather conditions. The record for the maximum daily air temperature was broken in all observation stations except Liepāja, Pāvilosta, Rucava, Ventspils, and Zvejniekciems.
In most of Latvia, the air temperature rose above +10 C in this event. The broken record was achieved by 14:00 in all stations except the aforementioned towns. The highest recorded air temperature in Latvia on March 7 is +12 C, achieved in Riga in 1920.
The heat wave has led to a series of record-breaking temperatures, starting from March 6, 2023. In Riga, the air temperature on March 6, 2023, reached +14 C, surpassing the previous record of +12.3 C set in 1961.
Despite extensive searches, no confirmed information on new Latvian national heat records for March 6 and 7 in 2025 is found. The available data focus on broader European heatwaves and general climate trends, without pinpointing Latvia's March 6 or 7 temperatures specifically. For detailed national meteorological data for Latvia on these dates, they would likely come from Latvia's meteorological service or national climate databases, which were not included in the current search results.
The unexplained rise in temperatures across Latvia has raised concerns among environmental scientists, as this weather pattern is unusual for this time of the year. Understanding the long-term implications of these record-breaking heat waves for the environmental-science sector is crucial for the future well-being of the country.
