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Date Published: 07/08/2023

Heatwave hits with soaring temperatures: Alicante weather forecast Aug 7-10

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The mercury will progressively rise across Alicante province to reach its zenith on Thursday

Heatwave hits with soaring temperatures: Alicante weather forecast Aug 7-10

The new August heatwave is just around the corner and while the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) hasn’t issued any weather alerts for Alicante province, it has forecast particularly high temperatures mid-week in the south and inland areas.

By Wednesday, the thermometers will reach around 40ºC throughout the province, with interior points hitting a sweltering 45ºC. However, this latest heatwave will build in a gradual way, with the week beginning relatively cool and heating up as the days go on.

Monday August 7

There will be a cloudy start to the day along the coast with a chance of light rain early on while inland areas should dawn mostly clear. Daytime temperatures will dip slightly compared to the weekend, topping out in the low 30s. An easterly or southeasterly wind will be generally light, a little stronger on the coast.

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Monday

Alcoy: 18ºC to 31ºC

Alicante: 23ºC to 31ºC

Denia: 23ºC to 29ºC

Elche: 21ºC to 31ºC

Orihuela: 22ºC to 31ºC

Tuesday August 8

Daytime temperatures will begin to climb on Tuesday although the night should remain relatively comfortable. Morning intervals of low clouds inland will build as the day goes while along the coast a light southeasterly breeze will continue to bring some relief from the heat.

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Tuesday

Alcoy: 18ºC to 34ºC

Alicante: 23ºC to 30ºC

Denia: 22ºC to 30ºC

Elche: 21ºC to 32ºC

Orihuela: 22ºC to 33ºC

Wednesday August 9

Very little change is expected on Wednesday although the temperatures will rise dramatically, particularly inland, where the cloud cover will grow as the hours move on. Mostly clear elsewhere with a chance of suspended dust in mountainous areas. A light breeze will feel stronger on the coast during the day but should ease off towards evening.

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Wednesday

Alcoy: 21ºC to 38ºC

Alicante: 24ºC to 31ºC

Denia: 23ºC to 31ºC

Elche: 22ºC to 34ºC

Orihuela: 21ºC to 36ºC

Thursday August 10

The temperatures will continue to skyrocket on Thursday, reaching scorching highs of 45 in parts, although the thermometers won’t dip much below the high 30s across the board. There’s more suspended dust forecast on what promises to be a mostly clear or slightly cloudy day with strong coastal breezes.

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Thursday

Alcoy: 24ºC to 44ºC

Alicante: 24ºC to 37ºC

Denia: 23ºC to 39ºC

Elche: 23ºC to 43ºC

Orihuela: 23ºC to 45ºC

Find all the latest weather and climate change news here or join our Alicante Weather Watch Facebook group for regular updates

Images: Aemet

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