The Canary Islands experienced an exceptional February from a climatic point of view. With an average temperature of 13.2 °C and an anomaly of +2.9 °C compared to the reference period, last month was extremely warm in the archipelago and the third warmest since 1961, according to the preliminary climatological report from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). By island, February was extremely warm in Mallorca and Ibiza and very warm in Menorca. In Mallorca, the average temperature was 13.3 °C (+2.7 °C); in Menorca, 13 °C (+2.4 °C); and in Ibiza, 13.7 °C (+2.7 °C). Historical records

During the month, numerous records were broken: for average monthly temperature in Mallorca and Ibiza; for average maximum temperature in Mallorca; for highest absolute minimum temperature in Mallorca and Menorca; and for average minimum temperature across the three islands. Several historical weather stations also recorded unprecedented values. This was the case in Lluc (average of 11 °C and anomaly of +3.1 °C, with data dating back to 1943), Pollença (14.2 °C and +2.5 °C), Palma Airport (13.3 °C and +3.2 °C), Son Bonet (13.6 °C and +2.5 °C), and Só (13.2 °C and +3.1 °C).

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Mallorca has activated a yellow weather warning for cold and sub-zero temperatures from midnight until early Wednesday morning, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). The warning will be in effect until 7:59 a.m. on Wednesday due to the forecast of minimum temperatures that could reach between -2 and -3 degrees Celsius in different parts of the island, especially in inland and high mountain areas. Meanwhile, Menorca will maintain an orange warning for strong winds and coastal phenomena from midnight. North wind gusts of between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour, corresponding to force 8, are expected, along with waves of four to five meters, with a maximum height that could reach eight or nine meters. Aemet recommends taking extreme precautions during this episode of intense cold and rough seas, especially when traveling and engaging in outdoor activities, and also in the most exposed coastal areas.

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The Arctic polar air mass that will begin to be felt in the Balearic Islands this summer will continue to affect the archipelago this December 6, Christmas Day, which will be the coldest of the storm according to the forecasts of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).

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The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts mostly clear skies and rising temperatures in the Balearic Islands, with highs between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius, for this long weekend, from Friday to Monday. According to Jorge Rodríguez, Aemet's spokesperson in the Balearic Islands, speaking to Europa Press, Friday will begin with cloudy skies and some occasional showers, especially in Menorca and northern Mallorca, with skies clearing during the afternoon. Nighttime temperatures will rise, while daytime temperatures will remain stable. Winds will be moderate from the northwest, with occasional strong gusts. For this reason, Aemet has issued a yellow alert for coastal phenomena in Ibiza, Formentera, and the north and northeast of Mallorca, with gusts expected between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour (km/h). Additionally, there will be a yellow alert for wind in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, where gusts could reach 80 km/h.

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The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts a week marked by a drop in temperature, strong gusts of wind, and a maritime storm that could bring waves of up to four meters in Menorca and northern Mallorca. According to Miquel Gili, Aemet's deputy spokesperson in the Balearic Islands, there is still a possibility of showers, thunderstorms, and even light rain in northern Mallorca this Tuesday, while the rest of the island will experience mostly clear skies. Northerly winds have blown strongly in recent hours, with gusts of 70 km/h recorded in Cabrera, 50 km/h in Ibiza, and up to 80 km/h in the Alfàbia mountain range. A yellow alert for coastal phenomena has been activated in the coastal areas of all the islands, with waves that could reach three or four meters. This alert will be gradually deactivated throughout the day, except in Menorca where it will remain in effect due to the persistence of the storm. Wednesday will see a significant drop in temperature. While this morning the minimum temperatures were around 15°C in many parts of the Balearic Islands, they are expected to fall to 2-8°C on Wednesday night into Thursday. Maximum temperatures, on the other hand, will remain between 12 and 16°C. Coastal warnings also remain in place, with waves that could exceed four meters in Menorca and northern Mallorca. Thursday will continue to be variable, with intervals of cloudiness and the possibility of some showers. The Tramontana wind will continue to blow strongly in Menorca, with gusts between 50 and 70 km/h, and the minimum temperature could reach 0 or even -1 °C in southern Mallorca, with a risk of nighttime frost. Maximum temperatures will remain unchanged, and maritime warnings will continue to be in effect. On Friday, overcast skies will persist in Menorca and northern Mallorca, with a chance of occasional showers, which will tend to clear as the day progresses. In the rest of the archipelago, skies will be partly cloudy. The wind will shift to the west, allowing the maximum temperature to rise to 15-19 °C and eliminating the risk of frost. The weekend will begin with milder temperatures and high clouds with no precipitation. However, a new cold front is expected to arrive on Sunday, which could bring some isolated showers to all the islands.

]]> I'm writing this article in mid-November from 39°N 2°E. In Palma, of course. Today we reached 26°C and the low didn't drop below 20°C. Before this article is published, the high will fall nine degrees below today's low, and the snow level will be at 600 meters. By the end of the week, we'll see another rise above "normal" values. A sprawling summer and a rollercoaster of temperatures—a lethal combination for nature reserves, agriculture, and safety. From my window, I see Christmas decorations, churro stands, and chestnut vendors. People are strolling around in sandals, shorts, and tank tops. They don't seem worried.

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The high temperatures recorded in August left 2,177 deaths across Spain, 71.3% more than the same period last year, according to estimates by the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII). In the Balearic Islands, the heat has killed four people.

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The inland, south, north, and northeast of Mallorca will be under yellow alert this Tuesday because temperatures could reach 37 degrees Celsius. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) plans to activate the alert between 12 pm and 7 pm. Given this situation, the Balearic Islands Emergency Service 112 has decided to activate the zero gravity index (IG-0) of the Meteorological Plan.

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The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) will activate an orange heat warning this Monday afternoon for inland and northern Mallorca, as well as Ibiza and Formentera, while the warning level will be yellow in Menorca and the rest of Mallorca. According to Europa Press, the orange warning will be activated at 12 noon and the temperature could reach 39 degrees. In the rest of Mallorca and Menorca, maximum temperatures could be between 36 and 38 degrees. The warnings will be in effect until 7 p.m.

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On June 24, the buoy that records the water temperature of Maó reached 29.3 °C, and this Monday the one in the Dragonera The temperature reached 30.55°C, record figures that, according to Miquel Gili, a meteorologist from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), "have never been recorded in the month of June." The Mediterranean is currently at temperatures between five and six degrees higher than usual for this time of year. In fact, Gili explains that the Mediterranean is the "warmest" sea in the world.

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