The heat continues across the Canary Islands this Sunday. Mostly clear skies will dominate, although calima will be present in the mid-levels and peaks, and the trade wind will pick up noticeably on some coasts.
General conditions
Temperatures are rising again, especially in lower areas. Thermometers are likely to exceed 35ºC inland, particularly in the southern and western halves of the mountainous islands, where localised readings of over 37ºC are possible. In the highlands and southern mid-level areas of Gran Canaria, the mercury could even surpass 40ºC.
The trade wind will be moderate, with stronger intervals in the southeast and northwest of the mountainous islands, as well as inland in the south of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where occasional very strong gusts are possible during the afternoon and evening.
With regard to the Atlantic, the largest waves will be on northern shores open to the swell, reaching around one metre in height. More sheltered southern coasts will see light ripples on the water.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Variable cloud cover with high clouds and calima, more significant in the mid-levels and peaks. A moderate trade wind will strengthen in the northwest and southeast during the afternoon. Temperatures could exceed 35ºC in the eastern, southern, and western mid-levels, and may locally pass 37ºC. In the capital, Santa Cruz, the maximum will hover around 35ºC.
Gran Canaria
Mostly clear skies, with the odd high cloud interval early and late in the day. Calima in the mid-levels and peaks. The trade wind will be moderate, gaining strength in the southeast and west during the afternoon. Localised temperatures could reach 37ºC in the western mid-levels and the Agaete valley. In the highlands and southern mid-levels, the mercury may locally exceed 40ºC.
Lanzarote
Clear skies with calima. A moderate trade wind, with possible very strong gusts inland in the south. Temperatures could top 35ºC inland and in the southeast.
Fuerteventura
Clear skies, aside from a few high clouds in the morning. Calima in the upper air. A moderate trade wind will be stronger in the south of Jandía, where very strong gusts are possible. Temperatures could exceed 37ºC inland and on southern coasts.
La Palma
High clouds with calima, more notable in the mid-levels and peaks. A moderate northeast wind. Temperatures could locally reach 37ºC in the western mid-levels and in El Paso. In the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma, the maximum will be around 33ºC.
La Gomera
High cloud intervals with calima in the upper air. A moderate trade wind, with possible very strong gusts in the west and the capital during the evening. Temperatures will exceed 35ºC in the southern mid-levels, ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC in San Sebastián.
El Hierro
Cloudy intervals with high clouds and calima in the mid-levels and peaks. A moderate trade wind will accelerate during the evening. Temperatures could exceed 35ºC in the southern and western mid-levels.
La Graciosa
Clear skies with calima in the upper air. A moderate trade wind. Temperatures will range from 23ºC to 28ºC in Caleta de Sebo.
