Sunday’s Weather: Cloudy Intervals and High-Altitude Haze in the Canary Islands


  • AEMET .
  • 15-09-2024
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Sunday’s Weather: Cloudy Intervals and High-Altitude Haze in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands will experience continued intervals of clouds and high-altitude haze today Sunday, according to Spain's national weather agency, AEMET. For those planning outdoor activities, it’s advisable to be cautious due to the light presence of calima and fluctuating winds in some areas.

At sea, northeast winds will range from force 3 to 5, occasionally reaching 6 in the southern and northwestern regions offshore. There will be moderate to rough seas, gradually easing to slight or moderate conditions.

Swells from the north or northeast will range between 1 and 2 metres. On the west coast, winds will vary from force 1 to 3, accompanied by breezes and choppy seas.

Island Specific Weather Forecast for Sunday:

Lanzarote

Cloudy skies are expected in the north, clearing later in the day. The rest of the island will see mostly clear skies, apart from occasional high clouds. A light layer of calima will remain in the atmosphere. Temperatures are not expected to change significantly, with light to moderate northerly winds.
Forecasted temperatures: High of 29°C and low of 21°C.

Fuerteventura

The northern, eastern, and western coastal areas will see some cloudy intervals, clearing as the day progresses. The rest of the island will remain mostly clear, with occasional high clouds. A thin layer of calima will persist at high altitudes. Temperatures will remain stable with light to moderate northerly winds. 
Forecasted temperatures: High of 27°C and low of 20°C.

Gran Canaria

Cloudy intervals are expected in the northern areas during early and late hours, clearing throughout the day. Other regions will remain clear with occasional high clouds. A light calima is anticipated, more concentrated at higher altitudes. Temperatures will see little change. Moderate northeast winds will prevail, becoming stronger in the southeast and northwest. Breezes are expected along southwestern coasts, and light westerly winds will dominate in higher altitudes. 
Forecasted temperatures: High of 26°C and low of 22°C.

Tenerife 

North and northeastern areas will see cloudy intervals, with clearer skies during the central part of the day. Other regions will be mostly clear, with occasional high clouds. A light calima might appear at higher altitudes. Temperatures may slightly drop in some areas, while winds will remain light from the northeast, moderate in the northwest, and along southeastern coasts. Higher altitudes will see variable light winds, increasing to moderate westerly winds later in the day. 
Forecasted temperatures: High of 28°C and low of 22°C.

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