Warmest Summer Sea Temperature in Krasnodar Region Reaches 29 °C for the First Time
The allergy season has officially begun in the Krasnodar Krai, a region on the western coast of Russia, known for its picturesque Black Sea and Azov Sea coastlines.
On July 31, the Black Sea saw its warmest temperature off the coast of Sochi, reaching 29°C. Meanwhile, the Azov Sea was cooler, with temperatures ranging from 27°C in Anapa, Novorossiysk, and Tuapse, to 28°C in Yeisk and 28°C in Gelendzhik. The specific water temperature data for the Black and Azov Seas on August 1, 2022, could not be found in the available search results.
As the region experiences the onset of the allergy season, ambrosia and other plants are actively blooming, potentially causing discomfort for those sensitive to pollen.
The weather, however, is proving to be another concern. On July 31 and August 2, a storm warning is in effect in the Krasnodar Krai. Heavy rain with thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds with gusts up to 20-25 m/s are expected.
In response to the heat, a record for electricity consumption was set in the Kuban and Adygea regions.
Amidst the heatwave, some resorts have taken measures to protect tourists. In Sochi, a beach was found to be charging for placement under canopies, a practice deemed illegal. However, the head of Gelendzhik has since prohibited charging tourists for such services.
As for the water temperatures, while specific data for August 1 is not available, given the shallowness and low salinity of the Black and Azov Seas, their water temperatures typically respond quickly to atmospheric temperature changes, following regional air temperature trends closely.
For precise historical water temperatures and weather forecasts for the specified date and region, consulting specialized meteorological databases or oceanographic monitoring services would be necessary.
- The sudden weather changes in the Krasnodar Krai could potentially impact the environmental-science studies on the region's coastal ecosystems, as heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds may disrupt ongoing research.
- The warmer temperature trends observed in the Black Sea could have implications in the field of science, as these changes could affect the marine life habitats, their behaviour patterns and, ultimately, the regional climate and environmental balance.
