August 2026 concluded the summer season in the Sárrét micro-region with extreme heat. Following a fierce heatwave during the first decade of the month, mid-August brought some precipitation, though overall totals remained well below long-term averages.
1. Severe Heatwave and Temperature Extremes The monthly mean temperature rose to 24.2 °C. The peak heat of the summer occurred between August 1 and August 6, with daily maximums consistently exceeding 37–39 °C. The annual absolute maximum was recorded on August 5 at 39.3 °C. In total, 16 hot days (Tmax ≥ 30 °C) and 3 tropical nights (Tmin ≥ 20 °C) were logged. The lowest temperature occurred on August 23 (11.6 °C).
2. Rainfall Deficit Relative to Kráľová pri Senci Normal Despite higher rainfall than July, overall totals remained low when compared to the long-term climate normal for Kráľová pri Senci (62.8 mm). Stations recorded between 38.9% and 79.6% of the expected monthly rainfall.
Station / Municipality | Recorded Rainfall (mm) | % of Normal (62.8 mm) | Deviation from Normal |
|---|---|---|---|
Janíky | 50.0 mm | 79.6 % | -12.8 mm |
Blahová | 32.2 mm | 51.3 % | -30.6 mm |
Malý Lég | 32.0 mm | 51.0 % | -30.8 mm |
Sása | 29.5 mm | 47.0 % | -33.3 mm |
Dunajská Streda | 24.4 mm | 38.9 % | -38.4 mm |
In Blahová, more than half of the monthly total fell in a single localized rainfall event on August 20 (16.8 mm).
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