On September 7, moderate weather conditions are expected in Asunción, where the maximum temperature will reach 21.3 degrees Celsius and the minimum will be 11.1 degrees Celsius.
The chance of rain in Asunción is 0% during the day and 2% at night. Cloud cover is expected to remain at 17% during the day, decreasing to 1% at night. Wind gusts are forecasted at 11.1 kilometers per hour during the day and 7.4 kilometers per hour at night. Caution is advised regarding sun exposure, as the ultraviolet radiation index could reach a level of up to 7.
Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, has a humid subtropical climate and a savanna tropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 23 degrees. Summers are notably hot and humid, experiencing temperatures that can exceed 40 degrees. Additionally, the phenomenon known as the ‘heat island’ intensifies the thermal sensation in certain urban areas compared to rural ones.
Winter weather in Asunción is irregular; some days can register temperatures of up to 30 degrees, while others can drop near zero degrees. Precipitation is common throughout the year, varying between heavy rains in spring, downpours in summer, and drizzles in winter. Historically, the highest temperature recorded in Asunción was 42.8 degrees on October 1, 2020, and the lowest was -1.2 degrees on June 27, 2011.
According to the Köppen classification, Paraguay has three climatic types: humid subtropical in the southern part of the Eastern region, savanna tropical in the Western region and northern Eastern region, and warm semi-arid in the northwest of the Chaco. Annual temperatures range from 20 to 25 degrees, with higher rainfall accumulation in summer. Although deforestation and soil erosion have generated vulnerabilities in the country’s ecosystems, the Chamber of Deputies rejected the “Zero Deforestation” project in 2009, which aimed to limit these activities.
Source: www.infobae.com
