Coma weather: July has a chance to return to the climatic norm
It is not worth waiting for a strong heat wave from the first half of July, but the air temperature in Central Russia will be close to the climatic norm — about 22-24 degrees, meteorologists told Izvestia. Light rains are possible, but a repeat of the cyclone that covered the capital region with cold and rain at the end of June is not yet predicted. It is hoped that by the middle of the month it will be possible to open the swimming season, the experts assured. About what caused the cool June and how to monitor your health and mood during unstable weather, see the Izvestia article.
What will July be like
The first half of July is expected to be moderately warm and with light rains in the center of European Russia, meteorologists told Izvestia. Cyclones comparable to the one that marred the end of June are not expected in the next two weeks, said Alexander Shuvalov, head of the Meteo forecasting center.
— There will be separate frontal sections, hollows that will alternate with high-pressure ridges. But the temperature will fluctuate slightly at the same time," he noted.
So, if 24-25 degrees Celsius is expected on July 4 and 5, then by the weekend it will be 18-20 degrees, and then until the middle of the month the temperature will be 22-24 degrees.
— There is a hope to start the beach season by the middle of July, — the meteorologist assured.
Starting from July 3, the weather in the capital region will be determined by the crest of the anticyclone, which will be located over the Balkans, explained Tatiana Pozdnyakova, a leading specialist at the Meteonosti news agency.
— The air temperature will gradually rise, although it will remain below the climatic norm for now. But we assume that starting from July 3, the weather will be without precipitation, the maximum air temperature will be 23-25 degrees," she said.
According to her, it will be a little cooler in the capital on the first weekend of July — the temperature will be 20-22 degrees.
— But after what we are experiencing in the first days of July, this is a significant improvement in the weather, — added Tatiana Pozdnyakova.
But according to her, forecasts do not promise severe heat yet.
— But there is hope that the second decade of July will be mild, but with temperatures close to the climatic norm. As they say, hope dies last," the meteorologist emphasized.
What are the reasons for the cold June
The beginning of summer in central Russia was quite warm, Alexander Shuvalov recalled.
— The first half of June was above the average climatic temperature, and there was little precipitation. But the second half and the final of the month, of course, let me down," he said.
In Moscow and the Moscow region, the average monthly temperature in June was only one degree below the climatic norm.
— It's not very much. There were times when June was much colder. In 2003, the average monthly temperature was only 13 degrees. And now we have finished the month with an indicator of 16.5–17 degrees," the meteorologist explained.
The day of June 30 in Moscow was 6.4 degrees below normal, Tatyana Pozdnyakova added. This is the largest deviation for the entire month. The average daily air temperature was only 12.3 degrees, which is the third lowest value after 1962 (11 degrees) and 1976 (11.9 degrees).
In addition, on June 30, a record was set for the minimum atmospheric pressure, which was only 726.9 mmHg. Cyclone Cornelius also led to heavy precipitation in the metropolitan region — more than a quarter of the monthly precipitation rate fell in some places.
But in Omsk, Novosibirsk, and Krasnoyarsk, by the end of June, the average temperature was higher than in Sochi, Alexander Shuvalov added. June has become hotter in Barnaul than in Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don. According to him, this is a consequence of the stable position of the high—altitude frontal zone, an area in the upper part of the troposphere where temperature and pressure change most dramatically.
— The weather is hot in Western Europe, which means that the removal of hot air from Africa goes there. And we get another, more descending branch of the high—altitude frontal zone, so the air comes from the Barents Sea," he explained. — The stability of the position of this high-altitude hollow with a deflection towards the Black Sea led to the fact that we received a negative anomaly at the end of June.
According to the meteorologist, these are the features of atmospheric processes in a particular month.
How to prepare the body for weather changes
Unstable summer weather can affect health, so during this period it is important to pay special attention to well-being, experts interviewed by Izvestia noted.
Low blood pressure is especially dangerous for the elderly, it can lead to a deterioration in blood supply to the kidneys and brain, increase the risk of stroke and kidney failure, said Olga Shuppo, founder and scientific director of the Grand Clinic network of immunorehabilitation, adaptive and preventive medicine clinics.
— In case of low blood pressure, you need to give up alcohol and tobacco. Some medications can also affect blood vessels, so it is advisable to consult a doctor," she noted.
The doctor recommended consuming enough fluids and trace elements, as well as avoiding severe stress and being in a stuffy room.
— Regular physical activity increases the return of blood to the heart, increases blood pressure and reduces the likelihood of hypotension, — she stressed.
With a sudden change in the weather, some people may feel general malaise, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, and have trouble sleeping, which can also lead to mood changes, added Polina Litvinenko, head of one of the Russian Railways Medicine clinics. According to her, patients with cardiovascular diseases, as well as those who have suffered a heart attack or stroke, are at risk.
"There may be a worsening of the course of these diseases in the form of spikes in blood pressure, increased heart pain, and an increase in the frequency of heart rhythm disturbances," the doctor said. — The weather change can also be felt by patients with lung diseases and joint pathology.
To avoid deterioration of well-being, it is important to give up additional loads, walk more outdoors, and give up simple carbohydrates and fatty foods in favor of vegetables and fruits, she advised. Do not skip scheduled medication, and if you feel unwell, you should immediately consult a doctor.
How not to get upset about the weather
If the weather in summer is not pleasant and interferes with plans, it is easy to become discouraged, said clinical psychologist Maria Fenix. She urged to remember that external circumstances should not dictate the internal state.
— First, it's worth letting go of the idea of a "perfect summer." The less we resist reality, the less frustrated we become. Flexibility is the key to emotional health," the doctor recommended. — Close your eyes and think: what is the weather like in my inner world right now? And then "tune in" the radiant inner sun, which pours joy, light and warmth throughout the body. This is a very simple technique, but it will improve your condition.
In addition, according to her, it is useful to switch attention: start reading a book that you haven't reached for a long time, take care of your body and do light exercises.
— And if you want to be sad, be sure to let your emotions out. And remember, it's okay to be upset. The main thing is not to get stuck in destructive feelings for a long time," Maria Fenix emphasized.
If the weather interfered with the plans, you can take advantage of this situation to slow down and listen to yourself, give yourself the opportunity to relax, she recommended.
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