July in Armenia will be less hot, according to a weather forecaster.

ArmInfo. As of June 24, precipitation in Armenia was above the climate norm. This was announced today at a press conference by Gagik Surenyan, Deputy Director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring at the Ministry of Environment.

According to him, in some regions of the country, precipitation, especially in March, was 3-4 times higher than normal. The Deputy Director cannot recall a situation in his lifetime when, as of June 20, at an altitude of 2007-2008 meters above sea level, snow cover was still observed, reaching 3 meters in some areas and 6 meters in others. Moreover, in some areas where snow retreated by May 20, most of Lakes Aknalich and Karilich are still covered in snow.

According to Surenyan's forecast, the country will remain under the influence of a cyclone that hit the republic from the Black Sea until June 27. The cyclone will be particularly active on June 24 and 27. On June 25 and 26, the cyclone will begin to weaken, especially in northern Armenia. During this period, short-term but heavy rainfall, including hail in some places, will be observed throughout the republic during the night and morning hours. The cyclone will also bring cold air masses today, causing a drop in air temperatures of 4-5 degrees Celsius. The highest air temperatures in the valleys of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Ararat, and Yerevan will not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. On June 28, the cyclone will lose its strength, and precipitation will temporarily cease. Temperatures will gradually increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius until June 30.

Throughout July, the chief weather forecaster noted, temperatures in the country will be within the climatic norm, but the expected amount of precipitation will be above normal. Therefore, July will not be as hot, with sufficient precipitation. Average temperatures in July will fluctuate between 24-28 degrees Celsius: 30-32 degrees Celsius in the foothills and 32-35 degrees Celsius in the valleys.