Winter begins in Peru | Senanci | Today, Thursday, June 20, winter begins in Peru with lower temperatures | Weather | Rain | | Lime

The season will officially begin on Thursday, June 20 at 3:51 p.m. Winter 2024 in Perulow temperatures, 100% humidity and drizzle, reports National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (Senamhi).

According to experts from the Ministry of Environment (Minam) and the Andean Agency, winter It will bring slightly colder weather than normal to metropolitan Lima, but will not be the worst in recent years.

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In winter, the night temperatures in Lima are usually between 14 and 15 °C, but due to the current cold sea, the minimum average temperature can drop to 13 °C, and even lower in areas far from the sea, such as La Molina, Santa Anita, Ate, etc.

Yury Escajadillo, climate forecaster SenancyIt cannot be ruled out that low temperatures may peak at night in the next few months, especially in late July and early August.

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He also expects fog, drizzle, mostly cloudy skies, and humidity levels of 90 to 95 percent.

Meanwhile, in Peru’s mountainous areas, temperatures will drop further, reaching 10°C to 20°C during the day and 5°C at night.

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Before the scene Low temperaturehe Senancy People are advised to dress appropriately and avoid Respiratory diseases, especially among the most vulnerable, such as children and the elderly. He also recommended maintaining good ventilation in the home to reduce humidity and prevent other medical problems.

The existence of La Nina

The multi-sectoral commission responsible for studying the national El Niño phenomenon (Enfen) noted that abnormal cooling has been seen in Peru’s northern and central coasts since May.

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According to official statements, these conditions will continue until September, with a greater likelihood of a weak coastal La Niña event, leading to below-normal temperatures along the Peruvian coast.

In this regard, experts Senancy He pointed out that its impact on Lima will be mainly reflected in the temperature, which may drop a little, but will not be as extreme as in the Andes region.

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Likewise, Escajadillo said that given this situation, Enfin has declared a state of alert, as the conditions forecast for the development of La Nina in the waters off the coast of Peru have not yet consolidated.

What is Senami?

he Peruvian National Meteorological and Hydrological Serviceknown for its abbreviation Senancyis a public institution specialized in the study and monitoring of atmospheric and climate phenomena, as well as the analysis of national water resources.

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Its main goal is to provide timely and accurate information on climate, weather and water, with the aim of contributing to sustainable development and citizen safety in Peru.

Senamhi was created on December 23, 1969 by Decree No. 17093 and since then it has played a fundamental role in the generation of climate and meteorological information for various state activities such as agriculture, industry, transportation and water resources planning.

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The organization operates under the Peruvian Ministry of Environment and has a network of meteorological and hydrological monitoring stations throughout the country.

Called “Senamhi Stations,” these stations collect real-time data on temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed and direction, and other atmospheric and water parameters.

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