Romania faces hot, dry July with temperatures above average and scarce rainfall

Romania is bracing for a hot and dry July, with national meteorologists forecasting high temperatures and deficient rainfall throughout the month. The forecast, based on data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), suggests a predominantly warm period with limited precipitation, particularly in the latter half of the month.

The initial week, from June 29 to July 6, is expected to bring temperatures above the seasonal norm across the country, with more pronounced positive deviations in the north and northeast. During this period, rainfall will be above average in the western, southern, and some central regions, while other areas will experience little rain.

As July progresses, the weather pattern shifts towards drier conditions. The week of July 6-13 anticipates normal thermal values but reduced precipitation nationwide, with a significant deficit expected in intracarpathian regions. This trend continues into the following weeks. From July 13-20, temperatures will again be higher than normal, accompanied by scarce rainfall nationwide, signaling an emerging dry spell.

The final week of the forecast, July 20-27, reinforces this pattern, predicting elevated temperatures, especially in the western and central parts of the country. Rainfall is expected to remain scarce, with a pronounced deficit in intracarpathian areas. Meteorologists caution that these forecasts are indicative and cannot predict short-term extreme weather events such as violent storms or gales.