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Sigh of relief, Kuwait’s heat wave to subside starting August 24

The Al-Ajari Scientific Center announced that Kuwait’s intense summer heat wave may subside beginning Sunday, Aug 24, coinciding with the start of the Suhail season, which extends for 52 days until October 14.

In a press release, the center explained that the Suhail season marks a noticeable drop in temperatures, with daytime highs expected to fall below 50°C and nights becoming milder and more comfortable. Humidity, however, will remain high, particularly along coastal areas.

The center noted that the transition into this season brings significant climatic changes, including the likelihood of rainfall as humidity levels peak during the Kulaibin season, which is currently nearing its end.

Among the most prominent indicators of the Suhail season are:

  • A break in the extreme summer heat.
  • Southeasterly winds that replace the scorching “poisonous winds.”
  • Increased humidity and calmer land temperatures.
  • The appearance of leafy plants, extended shade, and the presence of morning dew.
  • Noticeably cooler air and water, with the sun tilting southward instead of standing overhead as in midsummer.

The center further highlighted that the Suhail star becomes visible in Kuwait’s skies around September 4. Local astronomers have confirmed sightings of the star at dawn during this period, signaling the gradual shortening of days and the lengthening of nights.

The Al-Ajari Center stressed that the Suhail season holds cultural and environmental significance in Kuwait, marking the end of extreme summer heat and the beginning of more tolerable weather conditions that prepare the land for seasonal changes ahead.

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