The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicted a slight drop in temperatures this Thursday. Greater Cairo, along with coastal regions like the Mediterranean areas and the northern shores, will see hot yet humid daytime weather.
Meanwhile, regions such as South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt are poised for more intense heat. But there's a silver lining: come nighttime, regions from the northern territories down to northern Upper Egypt will enjoy relatively cooler and more humid conditions. In contrast, places like South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt will remain on the warmer side.
Furthermore, as Thursday unfolds, there will be a noticeable uptick in humidity, which might amplify the sensation of heat for many. However, the expected wind activity in some parts by night should bring some much-needed relief. Coastal cities, including El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, and Damietta, will experience breezier conditions with wind speeds ranging between 30 to 50 km/h. Mariners and beachgoers should be wary as the sea might be a bit tumultuous, with waves expected to rise between 1.5 to 2.5 meters.
As for the predicted temperatures on Thursday:
Greater Cairo: Highs of 33°C (feeling like 35°C) and lows of 25°C.
Alexandria: Temperatures will hover between 31°C (high) and 24°C (low).
Matrouh: Anticipated to see a high of 30°C and a low of 25°C.
Sohag: With a high of 41°C, dropping to a cooler 27°C at night.
Qena: Temperatures will peak at 42°C and dip to 28°C.
Aswan: A scorching high of 43°C (feeling closer to 44°C) and a low of 29°C.
It's worth noting that this year, 2023, the summer solstice was marked at 5:59 pm (Cairo's summer time) on June 21. The entirety of this summer season will span 93 days, 13 hours, and 52 minutes.
For a touch of astronomy: The sun moves in an apparent trajectory when viewed against the backdrop of fixed stars in the sky, termed the zodiac circle. This circle's plane has a tilt of 23 degrees and 27 minutes relative to the celestial equator, which aligns with Earth's axial tilt concerning its orbital plane. This combination, coupled with Earth's orbit around the sun, gives us our four distinct seasons.
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