Forecasts Describe a Warm, Sunny July Start for Moscow and Nearby Areas
The head of Moscow’s meteorological center, Alexander Shuvalov, stated that the city should experience sun and warmth over the first July weekend following a stretch of heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to climb to the mid twenties on Saturday, marking a shift from wet to bright summer days.
Shuvalov noted that Moscow and five nearby settlements ranked among the country’s ten wettest places recently, highlighting a sharp surge in rainfall. He quantified the precipitation as nearly forty percent of a typical monthly total in a single day. The weather pattern for today will bring more showers, but the outlook brightens for tomorrow with significantly less rain. He projected sunny spells and a daytime high around 23 to 24 degrees, signaling a return to comfortable July conditions.
The forecaster also reassured residents that warm, dry weather would prevail next week. The chance of rain on Sunday would be minimal, with daytime temperatures rising to 25 to 26 degrees. That trend is expected to continue through much of the week, with several days reaching 27 degrees during the day. Nights should cool to about 15 degrees. While morning and evening temperatures may remain a touch cooler in some parts, the overall July outlook points to higher than average warmth. Rain is anticipated to be infrequent next week, most likely only on Thursday. The broader forecast suggests July will run above normal by about one to one and a half degrees, echoing a similar pattern to June’s close.
Vacationers looking to enjoy time by the sea should find favorable conditions. The Black Sea coast is reopening its gates to travelers with pleasantly warm and relatively calm seas. Water temperatures have become inviting, ranging from 22 to 25 degrees, allowing sunbathing and swimming without interruption. The first week of July on the Black Sea promises abundant sunshine and heat. Coastal areas are expected to push daytime temperatures toward the upper twenties, with the Kuban region seeing values around 35 degrees and the southern shores approaching the mid thirties during peak heat. As rainfall subsides, warmth returns, and the June wet spell concludes with a brighter forecast for the days ahead. These updates come as specialists note a broad shift toward clear skies and sustained warmth across the capital area and its surroundings.
Earlier remarks from Roman Vilfand, the scientific director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, aligned with this outlook, predicting warmer conditions, ample sunshine, and minimal precipitation in the capital region for the coming weekend. The consensus among meteorologists emphasizes a welcome transition from rainier days to more typical summer weather for many residents and visitors in the region. Attributions: Moscow meteorological center lead, Alexander Shuvalov; Russian Hydrometeorological Center, Roman Vilfand.