Meteorological Data from Chios: July 2024 Baseline Measurements for the MUSICA Project

<p>July 2024 presented intense summer conditions in Chios Town, with persistent high temperatures, no rainfall, and steady winds. The data collected throughout the month showcases the extreme summer weather experienced in the region.</p> <h4><strong>Temperature:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Average temperature: <strong>30.4&deg;C</strong>.</li> <li>Highest temperature: <strong>39.0&deg;C</strong> on July 18.</li> <li>Lowest temperature: <strong>22.1&deg;C</strong> on July 3 and 4.</li> <li>Days with temperatures &ge; 32&deg;C: <strong>28 days</strong>.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Rainfall:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Total rainfall: <strong>0.0 mm</strong>.</li> <li>Days with rainfall: <strong>None</strong>.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Wind:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Average wind speed: <strong>10.9 km/h</strong>.</li> <li>Maximum wind speed: <strong>54.7 km/h</strong> on July 6, 9, and 15.</li> <li>Dominant wind direction: <strong>North (N)</strong>.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Conclusion:</strong></h4> <p>July was characterized by extremely high temperatures, no precipitation, and persistent winds from the north. This weather profile reinforces the intensity of summer in the region, highlighting the need for heat and wind monitoring during such periods.</p>