Today is the hottest day of the African wave in Albania, 42 degrees Celsius in the shade

2025-08-12 16:02:01Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Today is the hottest day of the African wave in Albania, 42 degrees Celsius in
Temperatures start dropping from Wednesday

This Tuesday marked the hottest day of the African wave in Albania, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees in the shade, while in the sun they reach 47 degrees.

According to weather forecasters, this heat wave has brought temperatures 10 degrees above normal.

"This Tuesday has brought extremely high temperatures, 10 degrees above normal for the month of August, causing maximums to be recorded at 42 degrees in the Berat district, Shkodra, the capital, as well as Elbasan, where 40-41 degrees were recorded ," said Hakil Osmani.

Starting Wednesday, we have the retreat of the African heat wave, causing the minimums to bring a cooler night and morning.

"Starting next Wednesday, we will see a gradual drop in temperatures, where by the weekend they will drop to 37-38 degrees," says the meteorologist.

The month of August is expected to bring us numerous clear spells and temperatures that fluctuate between 36-38 degrees.

“Stable weather… August with hot temperatures of 36-39°C.”

These extreme temperatures are a result of climate change, bringing hot days, drought, and lack of rainfall.


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