The spell of unusually warm weather will keep daytime highs between 25 and 30 degrees across large parts of Spain this week and through the period of 11 to 15 November. This phenomenon, often called Saint Martin’s Summer, is set to leave a mark on registration records that stretch back to 1950.
Over the coming days the standout feature will be the unusually high temperatures for this time of year. Rubén del Campo, spokesperson for the State Meteorological Agency, explained that the warmth aligns with the mid-autumn Saint Martin’s summer, a period of extended warmth around November 11 when the festival is celebrated. This trend emphasizes that autumn can still feel like early summer in parts of the country.
Looking ahead, the forecast notes that in many areas the maximum and minimum temperatures will run about 5 to 10 degrees above the typical norms for this season, with the strongest departures likely in the northern and eastern regions of the peninsula. This anomaly contrasts with a more typical autumn pattern and suggests a prolonged period of heat that may surprise residents and travelers alike.
Weather imagery will likely show clear skies and abundant sunshine as the warm spell persists. A time horizon for this event points to several days of mild to hot days before any notable cooldown, and it is anticipated that daytime readings could push past the 30-degree mark in some locales. In coastal canaries this warmth may extend into the midweek, with the archipelago experiencing consistently warm conditions through Thursday.
The spokesperson noted that the sequence of hot days will be continuous throughout the interval of the 11th to the 15th of the month. If records are to be broken, those dates could mark the hottest Saint Martin’s Summer observed on the peninsula since such data began to be tracked in the mid-20th century. This would add a remarkable chapter to the long temperature history of the region.
Until further confirmation is received, Del Campo suggested that the upcoming days might feature the peak heat for the Saint Martin’s Summer and that the week could set new historical highs for these dates. The overall pattern indicates warmth across most of the peninsula with the Mediterranean catching a brief dip before a potential weekend rebound. Meanwhile, the Canary Islands are expected to remain notably warm through Thursday, reinforcing the broad regional influence of the current warm spell.
In summary, the next several days are shaping up to deliver a rare and sustained period of elevated temperatures for late autumn. Residents and visitors should prepare for unusually mild evenings and warm afternoons, with the possibility of record-setting heat on at least some of the days between November 11 and November 15. The situation remains under close observation by meteorological authorities, who will continue to provide updates as more data becomes available. [Source: Aemet; ongoing forecasts and statements form the basis for public advisories and regional expectations.]
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