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After a brief reprieve from the heat during the week and even some very stormy intervals in the north of the province on Wednesday July 26, the day and nighttime temperatures will begin to climb in Alicante again this weekend, with several showers also forecast.

 

Despite a few light rainy episodes the weekend will be generally bright and warm, with higher than normal night temperatures along the Mediterranean coast.

 

The mercury will begin its ascent on Thursday July 27 although some weak and occasional showers in the south of the province can’t be ruled out, possibly resulting in scattered muddy rain. In the north, there’s a small chance of wet periods and storms in the afternoon.

 

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Thursday:

 

Alcoy: 20ºC to 32ºC

Alicante: 24ºC to 31ºC

Denia: 25ºC to 31ºC

Elche: 23ºC to 32ºC

Orihuela: 24ºC to 33ºC

 

 

Heading into Friday July 28, mostly clear skies are expected although the northern coast will start out rather overcast. No major changes are expected temperature-wise but it will continue to grow warmer inland.

 

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Friday:

 

Alcoy: 20ºC to 34ºC

Alicante: 22ºC to 30ºC

Denia: 23ºC to 32ºC

Elche: 22ºC to 33ºC

Orihuela: 22ºC to 34ºC

 

 

Saturday July 29 will be very pleasant in most parts with slightly cloudy or clear skies, with intervals of low morning clouds in coastal areas. The mercury will continue to climb, especially inland, reaching a sweltering 37ºC in Orihuela.

 

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Saturday:

 

Alcoy: 21ºC to 37ºC

Alicante: 23ºC to 31ºC

Denia: 24ºC to 33ºC

Elche: 22ºC to 34ºC

Orihuela: 22ºC to 37ºC

 

 

Sunday July 30 will begin a little more overcast in most parts of the province, especially along the coast where the cloud cover will also gather at the end of the day. Aside from some possible drizzle at dawn though it will be largely clear with the daytime temperatures falling slightly.

 

Minimum and maximum temperatures on Sunday:

 

Alcoy: 21ºC to 33ºC

Alicante: 24ºC to 33ºC

Denia: 25ºC to 32ºC

Elche: 22ºC to 34ºC

Orihuela: 23ºC to 34ºC

 

 

 

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