Campania heat wave expected to reach 38‑40 °C this week

A high‑pressure anticyclone dominates Campania from Monday, July 13, bringing stable, sunny conditions across the coast, plains, sub‑Appennine and mountainous sectors. Winds remain light, shifting from north‑easterly to south‑westerly, and sea states are calm.

The forecast indicates a strengthening heat wave by mid‑week, with inland valleys in the Beneventano and Calabria projected to see temperatures rise to 38‑40 °C, and some interior areas of Sicily potentially exceeding 40 °C. Coastal breezes are expected to moderate peak temperatures, but high humidity may make the heat feel oppressive, especially during night hours.