2024-07-17 14:18:51
Below we share with you the Guatemala weather forecast for July 15-21, 2024. During this third week of the month the beginning of the dog dayswhich will bring a warm environment. However, the rains will continue due to the passage of three waves from the East.
This is what the weather will be like in Guatemala from July 15 to 21, 2024
According to the meteorological outlook of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology —Insivumeh— he Weather in Guatemala from July 15 to 21, 2024 The weather will be warm and humid. The mornings will be cloudy, but during the afternoon there will be partial cloud cover, and in the afternoon and evening rains accompanied by electrical activity are expected. In addition, three waves from the east are forecast to enter during this period.
In the regions of Valles de Oriente, Franja Transversal del Norte, Altiplano Central and Occidente, areas with fog or mist will be observed at dawn.
Forecast for July 16, 2024:
Three waves from the east will generate rain in several regions
The passage of the Eastern Wave No. 10 is forecast for Monday in the southern region of the country, which will bring cloudy weather with rain and electrical activity in the afternoon and evening in the regions from the south to the center of the country. Precipitation or drizzle is not ruled out in other regions.
On Tuesday, the warm and sunny weather will continue. Precipitation and electrical activity will continue to be present in the coastal area, the south of the Central Altiplano and the south of Valles de Oriente.
On Wednesday, the passage of easterly wave No. 11 is expected, generating clouds with rain and electrical activity. The greatest accumulations of precipitation will occur in the West, Bocacosta and the south of the Central Plateau.
The easterly wave No. 12 could enter the country during the night of Friday or Saturday, causing rains accompanied by electrical activity in most of the country during the weekend. These conditions will be more noticeable in the afternoon and evening, especially in the West, Bocacosta, Central Altiplano and Eastern Valleys, where the greatest accumulations of precipitation could occur.
Beginning of the heat wave in Guatemala
Insivumeh has reported that the decrease in rainfall throughout the country, conditions generated by the Caniculawill begin around the third week of July and could extend until the second week of August.
Although less precipitation is expected during this period, it will not cease completely due to the passage of easterly waves, the proximity or passage of a tropical cyclone and other conditions, such as the entry of humidity. In this note we provide you with more details about the regions that will be affected by this phenomenon:
Affected regions
Given the weather conditions mentioned, such as the passage of three waves from the east and the possibility of severe local storms, the institution recommends taking the necessary precautions throughout the country, especially in the following departments:
- Saint Mark
- Only the
- Chimaltenango
- High Verapaz
- Guatemala
- Totonicapán
- Suchitepequez
- Sacatepequez
- Escuintla
It is important to take into consideration that the atmospheric conditions of the week could also generate severe local storms, bringing precipitation and strong winds, in addition to the possible fall of hail. As a consequence, lahars could occur in the Fuego and Santiaguito volcanoes, flooding, sudden rise of rivers and damage to the road network and infrastructure of the country.
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