July Heat Sets In: A Hot Week Ahead!
Relatively hot air masses originating from the Arabian Peninsula are affecting Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean, bringing higher temperatures, especially in mountainous and inland areas. High humidity along the coast will make conditions feel hotter.
Average July temperatures:
Tripoli: 23–31°C
Beirut: 24–32°C
Zahle: 18–34°C
Forecast:
Monday: Partly cloudy, with no significant change in temperatures. Humid conditions will persist along the coast, increasing the feeling of heat. Winds will become active at times, with fog expected over mid-elevation mountains.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with fog over the highlands. Temperatures will remain stable, while high humidity will continue to make conditions feel hotter.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy with local fog over the highlands. Temperatures will remain steady, accompanied by high humidity that will increase the feeling of heat.
Thursday: Partly cloudy at times. High humidity will persist, with fog forming over mid-elevation mountains, while temperatures remain stable.
Additional conditions:
Surface winds: Southwesterly, 10–35 km/h
Visibility: Good along the coast; occasionally poor over the mountains due to fog
Relative humidity (coast): 60–85%
Sea conditions: Slight
Sea surface temperature: 27°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1,012 hPa (759 mmHg)
