Greece continues to be under the influence of a heatwave also today, Tuesday, with temperatures rising further to 41 degrees Celsius, high humidity and particles of Sahara Dust. Tomorrow, Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to go up even further to 43°C.
The feeling of heat becomes even more intense due to the increased humidity.
Authorities warn especially vulnerable and chronic ill citizens to avoid outdoors, stay in A/C places and be good hydrated.
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), temperatures will fluctuate at high levels and will reach 40 to 41 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, July 21, 2026..
At the same time, it is noted that conditions of high heat stress are expected in many continental areas, due to the particularly high temperatures.
According to EMY, the weather will be generally clear in most areas with temporary cloudiness in the continental areas during the midday – afternoon hours, when in the north, mainly mountainous areas, local rains will be noted and in central, eastern Macedonia and Thrace storms
The partial transport of Sahara Dust in the atmosphere is favored, mainly in the west.
The winds in the west will initially be variable weak and from midday hours they will blow west-northwest 3 to 4 and locally 5 Beaufort. In the east they will blow from northerly directions 3 to 5 and in the Aegean Sea locally 6 Beaufort.
Temperature will remain at high levels. It will reach 33 to 34 degrees in Cyclades, 35 to 37 and locally 38 degrees in the rest of the island country and 38 to 39 and locally 40 to 41 degrees Celsius in the mainland.
The heat wave is peaking across the country, with temperatures locally exceeding 41 degrees Celsius and the feeling of heat becoming even more intense due to the increased humidity. In several areas, citizens are experiencing thermal conditions much higher than the values recorded by thermometers.
Today and tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the most difficult days of the phenomenon, as the mercury will move almost throughout the country from 38° to 40° C, while in some areas the maximum values may reach 43° Celsius.
The weather will be mainly clear, with sunshine in most areas. During the afternoon hours, scattered clouds are expected in the mountainous mainland, where there is a possibility of local rains.
Moderate dust concentrations are expected mainly in the western parts of the country, while increased concentrations of grass pollen are expected in most areas.
Temperatures throughout the country
The temperature will reach:
In Western Macedonia, 38 degrees.
In the rest of Macedonia and Thrace, up to 41 degrees.
In Epirus, up to 39 degrees.
In the central mainland, up to 42 degrees.
In the Peloponnese, up to 38 degrees.
In Crete, up to 38 degrees.
In the Ionian Islands, up to 37 degrees.
In the islands of the North and Northeastern Aegean, up to 39 degrees.
In the remaining island parts of the Aegean, up to 38 degrees Celsius.
Indicative Maps
Over 41°C on Monday
Yesterday, Monday, the highest temperatures were recorded in areas of the Peloponnese, Central Greece and Thessaly, where the mercury reached or exceeded 41°C.
At the same time, high temperatures in urban areas significantly burden the micro-climate, with asphalt and building surfaces developing temperatures that far exceed those of the air.
The same conditions significantly increase the risk of fires starting and spreading.
Sources: meteo.gr, emy.gr , other media
