Temperature Records in the Summer of 2024 in Transylvania

The summer of 2024 was marked by extreme temperatures, including maximum and minimum temperatures records and several heat waves. The highest maximum temperatures were usually recorded at the Alba-Iulia meteorological station, although other stations also observed extreme values on specific days. In June, temperatures frequently exceeded 30 degrees, there were several heat weave episodes; instability was more accentuated in the first half of the month and in the last week. Thermal discomfort was pronounced particularly in July, when maximum temperatures constantly exceeded 31-34 degrees (up to 39 degrees). Many tropical nights were recorded, with minimum temperatures remaining above 20 degrees, setting new records for this period. In August, heat waves continued, but temperatures slightly decreased, remaining well above the multiannual average. Episodes of atmospheric instability were less frequent than the previous months, though significant precipitation was recorded on certain days.