Senamkhi: low temperatures will remain until September in Lima and Callao

The National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (Senamhi) said on Wednesday that center of Lima on the seventh cold night, it reached a minimum temperature of 13.1 °C, while lower than normal values ​​were recorded in other areas of the city.

Meteorological engineer Raquel Loayza noted that the values ​​recorded by her institution are lower than last year, so it is likely that the feeling of cold will continue or decrease in the coming days.

senamhi noted that compared to 2021, current temperatures are on average one degree lower. For example, earlier in it was 13 to 14 °C in the capitalbut now in some areas it drops to 12 and 11 degrees.

This year, the lowest temperature recorded in Lima was recorded on June 15 with 8.4°C at Von Humboldt station in La Molina, Lima East during the autumn season.

Senamhi reported that today Lima and Callao woke up with a strong feeling of cold due to the increase in humidity, which exceeded 95%. Similarly, light rain fell in parts of Lima from early morning.

Below-normal minimum and maximum temperatures are forecast for the remainder of the winter, mainly in the coastal areas of the capital, due to the presence of the coastal La Niña and its effect on the cold sea temperature.

In addition, increased southerly winds and a high percentage of humidity, which exceeds 95% in the districts of Callao, San Miguel, Magdalena, Miraflores, Barranco, Chorrillos and others, increase the feeling of cold, the expert commented.

Sales of anti-influenza drugs are on the rise

In Lima, the sale of drugs to combat respiratory diseases has increased, which indicates an increase in these diseases in the winter season.

The RPP Noticias team visited pharmacies and pharmacies in Lima, where the sale of drugs to combat respiratory diseases, such as Oxolamine or Prophenamine, has increased significantly.

The air temperature will be below 10 degrees

Senamhi warned that throughout the winter in metropolitan Lima, minimum and maximum temperatures will be below normal, even with possible readings below 10 degrees Celsius.

In Lima Oeste (located on the coast), winter temperatures (July-September) are expected to range between 13°C and 18°C ​​on average.

They also predict fog, mist and drizzle, mostly at night and early in the morning, in addition to increased winds between July and August, especially in coastal areas.

(According to Andina and RPP)