By late August, forecasts project night frost in the Nizhny Novgorod region with temperatures dipping below freezing, while cooler air is anticipated across the southern Urals and Transbaikalia. Yet, according to Roman Vilfand, the scientific director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, the weather is expected to stay warmer than average for the southern parts of European Russia and the Siberian Federal District. This was shared with TASS.
Across the southern reaches of the Ural Mountains, nights may see freezing conditions, accompanied by strong gusts—occasional winds reaching up to 18 m/s—and periodic rainfall that can feel near 22 m/s in some locales. In the area north of the Volga, near the Nizhny Novgorod region, night frosts around minus one degree are forecast before the workweek ends. The expert also indicated that Transbaikalia could experience frosts approaching minus two degrees.
Vilfand added that the forthcoming week could bring markedly higher daytime temperatures in the Altai Territory, Irkutsk and Kuzbass, with Krasnoyarsk and Khakassia seeing temperatures comfortably above 30 degrees, and Tyva possibly exceeding 35 degrees. He noted that average daily temperatures running 7 to 9 degrees above climate norms constitute a striking anomaly and can pose health risks to residents—extreme heat has a tangible negative impact on well-being.
Additional forecasts place the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea on a warmer trajectory as well, with daytime highs anticipated between 29 and 34 degrees, about 2 to 3 degrees above the seasonal average. Water temperatures are expected to warm to the mid-20s in coastal towns including Feodosia, Alushta, Yalta, Tuapse, Gelendzhik, and Sochi, offering more comfortable conditions for seaside recreation in late summer. The broader message from the meteorologists underscores a pattern of unusual heat in several regions, contrasted by pockets of cooler nights in others, creating a mix of conditions across the country this week.
Meanwhile, observers in the United Kingdom have noted early signals of potential fruit and vegetable shortages tied to abnormal temperatures affecting Southern European agricultural regions. This development illustrates how unusual weather patterns in one part of Europe can ripple outward into export markets and supply chains elsewhere, highlighting the interconnected nature of climate and everyday life. The authorities emphasize staying informed about local forecasts, preparing for rapid weather changes, and taking appropriate precautions during periods of intense heat or unexpected cold snaps. (TASS)