Unprecedented Heatwave in Scandinavia: Temperatures Above 30°C

Extreme temperatures exceeding 30°C have been recorded in areas of the Arctic Circle. Finland recorded three consecutive weeks of heatwave, while Norway measured 13 days with temperatures above 30°C in July.

According to scientists, this is the longest heatwave period recorded since 1961. Climatologist Mika Rantanen noted that the heatwave is still in progress, with temperatures reaching 32 – 33°C.

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute confirmed that at least one meteorological station recorded temperatures above 30°C for 12 days in July. In Sweden, the temperature in Haparanda remained consistently above 25°C for 14 days.

The heatwave began in mid-July, due to warm waters and a strong high-pressure system. Storms and fires were reported in some parts of Northern Europe. A skating rink in Finland opened to help citizens cool off.

Source: protothema.gr