This week in Latvia, the weather forecasts suggest a predominantly sunny outlook with occasional increases in cloud cover, especially on Tuesday and Thursday. Although there might be minor rain in certain localities, significant precipitation is not anticipated, with the most notable rainfall expected in Eastern Latvia — specifically in the Vidzeme, Selija, and Latgale regions, on Thursday.

Afternoon temperatures throughout the week are predicted to range between 8 to 13 degrees Celsius, with coastal areas experiencing slightly cooler conditions. The warmest temperatures are expected on Wednesday and Saturday, when readings could reach up to 15 degrees or even 17 degrees in some locations. These temperature levels indicate an unusually warm period for March, which has been recorded as the warmest in Latvian meteorological history to date.

So far in March, the average temperature from the 1st to the 22nd has been around 4 degrees, significantly higher than the climatic norm of -0.4 degrees for this time of year. Additionally, the precipitation levels throughout the month have been notably low, accumulating only between 1 to 7 millimeters across most of the country, and reaching up to 10 to 16 millimeters in some northern areas, whereas the climatic average for March usually hovers around 30 to 40 millimeters. This has further implications for local agriculture and water resources as the country prepares for the warmer seasons ahead.