The coming week promises typical summer weather for Moscow residents, featuring daytime temperatures reaching up to 31 degrees Celsius and mostly clear skies. For the Moscow suburbs (Podmoskovye), temperatures are expected to climb to 29 degrees Celsius, with a possibility of brief, localized showers.
The capital is experiencing a significant increase in heat. Starting Monday, Muscovites can expect temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius under variable cloud cover. In the Moscow region, the air will warm up to between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius, with isolated short-term rainfall possible. Anatoly Tsygankov, Deputy Head of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia`s Situational Center, provided further details:
“The final days of July have been truly summery, with temperatures well above the seasonal norm. Monday will feature variable cloud cover with little to no precipitation, though a slight, localized rain cannot be entirely ruled out. The following days will be predominantly dry and sunny, maintaining hot conditions. Overnight temperatures are forecast to be around 14-17°C. Daytime highs will reach 29-31°C on Monday, 28-30°C on Tuesday, 29-31°C on Wednesday, and 27-32°C on Thursday. A slight change in weather is expected on August 1-2 (Friday-Saturday), as another atmospheric front approaches. This will bring cloudier conditions and light rain in some areas, with temperatures ranging from 26-31°C, cooling slightly to 24-29°C on Saturday. Atmospheric pressure is gradually rising; if it`s currently 747 millimeters of mercury, it will reach 749 on Tuesday and continue to fluctuate thereafter.”
— Anatoly Tsygankov, Deputy Head of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia`s Situational Center
In light of the heat, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) has issued recommendations for residents to stay in the shade whenever possible, wear light clothing made from natural fabrics, keep their heads covered, and ensure they drink plenty of water.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth