Gail in Poland – as regular as vacation. Why constantly July and August?

Posted on 14/05/2020 11:20am

July and August are joyful months for polish kids when they check the date. With the last days of June they start the summer break. For their guardians it is relax time too – they constantly take a break in their activity cause it is marvelous moment to spend break in Poland. There is only one uncertain thing – local climate.
That voiced few months are the moment, when in Poland happens the highest temperature is deeply warmth.

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Ordinarily, after few days with 86-95 Fahrenheit degrees warm air near the Earth connect with cooler wind forthcoming from north. Together it is initiate colossal, one-two days long gale with lightning. The biggest gales in polish (see polish dentist) history happened nearly 90 years ago.credible source - świetna strona -First one in July 1928 in Warsaw and neighborhood. That gale leads to enormous material losses.



There is no summary data but local press notified about 62 victims , over 150 wounded, ruined apartments, telegraph poles and trees. Lightning bolts caused over 100 houses fires. Second colossal gale occurred in July 1931 close Lublin. Local media break the news about wind blowing at a speed of 500 km/h. Current one of the largest gale happened between Wrocław and Łódź in 23rd of July 2009 – this two towns are over 200 km away from themselves. Storm (known as “Derecho”) causes death of 10 people and 100 wounded. In Poland storms with lightning are seasonal phenomenon. Highest number of storms is in south part of country – in areas called Żywiecczyzna, Bieszczady Mountains and Tatra Mountains it happen almost 35 days per year. Lowest frequency is in the northern part – 20 days per year.
Other unusual matter are storms with hail. But what have to occur to create that of gale? 65 of 68 storms with hail happen when temperature was at least 15 Celsius degrees and atmospheric pressure is nearly 850 hPA. Second aspect of incidence of hail is proximity of weather front with equator and polar air masses. How can we be sure that our holiday won’t be disorganized by gale? Pick late August days or early June, choose another country for a course or take a fancy to winter rest.

Tags: Poland, weather, material, storm, Tatra