Atlantic Cold Air to Affect Iberian Peninsula
According to forecasts from Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), weather conditions in Spain will change significantly in late August as an Atlantic cold air system moves towards the Iberian Peninsula. A new Atlantic front is expected to approach from the west of the peninsula this Wednesday, subsequently triggering rainfall and thunderstorms in several regions. The cold air intrusion will peak from Thursday into Friday morning, causing a noticeable drop in temperatures across many parts of the country.
Inland and High-Altitude Areas to See Temperatures Drop Below 10°C
The lowest temperatures of this cold snap are expected between 7 and 8 a.m. on Friday. Data shows that at least 13 provincial capitals will see minimum temperatures fall below 10°C. Specifically, most of Castilla y León will experience lows between 8°C and 9°C, while Lugo and Oviedo will also drop to around 9°C.
Meanwhile, inland cities such as Madrid, Segovia, Ávila, Soria, Guadalajara, Toledo, and Ciudad Real will all record significant cooling. Minimum temperatures in some inland and western areas are forecast to be 5°C to 10°C below the historical average for late August. The temperature drop will be even more pronounced in mountainous and high-altitude zones. High-altitude areas on the island of Tenerife will be significantly affected, with temperatures around Mount Teide potentially plummeting to about 5°C. In the southern region of Andalucía, the minimum temperatures in Sevilla, Córdoba, and Jaén are expected to fall to around 17°C, with Granada at approximately 14°C.
Mediterranean Coast to Maintain Higher Temperatures
Despite the sharp temperature drop in inland and western regions, areas along the Mediterranean (Mediterráneo) coast will maintain higher temperatures, creating a significant regional contrast across the country. Barcelona’s minimum temperature on Friday morning is still expected to reach 26°C, in stark contrast to the inland areas.
Furthermore, the minimum temperatures in other coastal cities like Tarragona, Valencia, Palma, and Alicante will also remain stable between 24°C and 25°C. This meteorological pattern indicates a significant climatic divergence within Spain in the short term.
