A Month of Contrasts
Welcome to the monthly overview of July 2024 for MeteoTielt - Weather Station Tielt.
The month of July 2024 reflected the versatility of the weather in Tielt. From sweltering heatwaves to refreshing rainy days and from calm breezes to powerful gusts of wind, July offered a varied and engaging weather picture. Here is a comprehensive analysis of the weather in Tielt for the month of July.
Temperature:
The average temperature for July was 19 degrees, which is quite typical for this time of year. However, the temperature experienced some peaks and troughs that made the month interesting. On 15 July, the highest temperature was recorded at a scorching 32.5 degrees, providing a true summer day. On the other end of the spectrum, the lowest temperature of the month was recorded on 7 July at a cool 11.1 degrees, giving a fresh start to the day.
Precipitation:
The month of July saw a total of 56.14 mm of rainfall, spread over 16 days. These rain showers provided much-needed relief after the hot days and ensured that the vegetation in the area remained fresh and green. Despite the rain, there were also numerous sunny periods, with a total of no less than 300.7 hours of sunshine during the month. This created a nice balance between rainy and sunny days.
Wind:
Regarding the wind, July had some notable moments. The maximum wind speed was recorded on 23 July, with wind speeds reaching up to 54.7 km/h, with gusts up to 57.9 km/h. These strong gusts caused some excitement and made the trees sway significantly. The average wind speed during the month was 5.3 km/h, which is relatively calm and provided most days with a pleasant breeze.
Sunshine and UV index:
Throughout July 2024, sunshine in Tielt varied with peaks and troughs spread across the month. Here are some notable points:
- Average Daily Solar Radiation:171.3 W/m²
- Maximum Solar Radiation:1104.0 W/m² on a single day.
- Total number of hours of solar radiation:300.7 hours during the month.
July 2024 in Tielt was characterised by varying solar radiation and UV index values with clear peaks on sunny days. It is important to take these values into account, especially during peak hours, to use adequate sun protection.
Air Quality:
In July, the air quality in Tielt was variable, as illustrated by the displayed graph. Here is an overview of the main observations:
Beginning of July: The month began with air quality indices (AQI) ranging between 40 and 60. On 30 June and 1 July, the values were relatively high, with an AQI of around 50 and 60 respectively. The following days up to 5 July showed a decline to lower values between 20 and 40.
Mid July: Between 9 July and 18 July, there was a significant increase in the AQI, with values often exceeding 60 and even approaching 100, indicating a deterioration in air quality. Particularly high values were recorded on 9 July and 18 July. This was the period with the worst air quality of the month.
End of July: After 19 July, air quality began to improve again with several days where the AQI dropped to between 20 and 40, although there were some peaks around 24 and 25 July. By the end of the month, from 28 July to 30 July, the AQI rose again to values around 80 to 90, indicating poorer air quality once more.
Overall, the graph shows that air quality in Tielt varied throughout July, with both good and poor air quality days. Particularly in mid-July, air quality was concerning, while the beginning and end of July had some periods of relatively better air quality.
Conclusion:
Overall, July 2024 provided a balance of summer warmth, occasional rain, and a good amount of sunshine, with varying but often acceptable air quality. These conditions were typical of a healthy and pleasant summer month in Tielt.
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