Nearly every town in the region exceeded 30°C . Credit: KieferPix / Shutterstock.com
A heatwave that could become the longest of the summer has begun to grip the Iberian Peninsula, with most of Costa Blanca already sweltering in temperatures above 30°C. According to a report of the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on Tuesday August 5. Only the Cantabrian coast is escaping the high temperatures, while across most of mainland Spain the heat is intensifying. In Marina Alta, nearly every town in the comarca exceeded 30°C on Monday August 4, with the northern inland valleys registering the highest temperatures.
The heat map, based on data from the Associació Valenciana de Meteorologia ‘Josep Peinado’ (Avamet), shows that thermometers hit 33.3°C in Vall d’Alcalà, 33.2°C in l’Atzúbia, 33°C in Vall de Gallinera, and 32.9°C in Pego. Javea recorded 31.2°C, while Pedreguer and Benigembla reached 30.9°C, and both Denia and El Verger hit 30.8°C.
Slightly cooler conditions were felt in Gata, Alcalalí, Castell de Castells and Teulada, with temperatures just over 29°C. The coolest spots on Monday were Benissa, Calp and Benitatxell, which stayed between 27°C and 28°C. Overall, the heat was felt more intensely in the northern and interior areas, although the temperature differences between north and south remain modest.
Forecast for Marina Baixa
In Marina Baixa, the week ahead also promises soaring temperatures and mostly clear skies. Daytime highs in towns like La Nucia, Altea and Alfaz del Pi are expected to reach between 30°C and 33°C, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. Night temperatures will remain uncomfortably warm, with lows hovering around 24°C to 26°C.
Humidity will be moderate to high, particularly near the coast in Benidorm and Villajoyosa, which may make conditions feel even hotter. No rain is forecast, and AEMET advises avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, especially for vulnerable groups.
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