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According to her, although the beginning of January was quite warm (1.5 ° C above the standard climatic norm (SKN)), later winter showed its nails.
“The cold that hit in mid-January and the temperature dropped to -25 ° C in some places forced Lithuanians to take out their winter coats. The lowest air temperature was recorded in Joniškis (-28.6 ° C, January 17). In general, the second decade of January was 7.1 ° C colder than the standard climatic norm, ”said V. Mačiulytė.
And then we had snow, the climatologist said.
“After the winter cold, it snowed on January 3. Although this snow was not a record (about 34-35 cm in southeast Lithuania, about 20 cm in central Lithuania and only a few cm in western Lithuania), the wet snow cover caused damage by breaking branches. of trees and trees. themselves, ”said V. Mačiulytė.
Since 1961, the thickest snow in Lithuania has been recorded from 44 cm in Kaunas (January 4, 2009) to 82 cm in Nida (March 14, 1980).
The climatologist raised the question, perhaps Mardi Gras really helped drive out winter?
“In the first two decades of February, we were still able to enjoy the snow, especially in the east-southeast of Lithuania, where the thickness of the snow was at least 30 cm. However, as of February 21. With the onset of hot weather and rising daytime temperatures in places not just above 5 ° C but even above 10 ° C, the rapid thaw began. Did Mardi Gras “start” and take winter out of the yard on February 16? “Asked the climatologist.
Based on data from February 26, the air temperature in Lithuania in the second half of March is forecast to be up to 0.5 ° C higher than the SKN. If the whole month is considered, the air temperature is also expected to be higher than 0.5 ° C than the SKN (SKN 0.9 ° C).
Both in the second half of March and throughout the month, rainfall (SKN 39mm) is expected to be up to 10% lower than usual.
“In summary, it can be said that March is expected to be a bit warmer and drier than usual in Lithuania. The average air temperature for all the weeks of March is expected to be positive, so favorable conditions will remain. However, it should not be ruled out that cold periods and snowfall do not occur during spring, they are a natural part of spring, “warned climatologist V. Mačiulytė.
From 1961 to the present:
- The warmest months of March were recorded in Lithuania: 2007 (5.0 ° C), 1990 (4.6 ° C), 2014 (4.4 ° C);
- Coldest: 1987 (-5.4 ° C), 1963 (-5.3 ° C) and 1962 (-5.1 ° C).
- The lowest daily air temperature was recorded in Varėna on March 8, 1964 and reached -37.5 ° C;
- The highest daily air temperature was recorded in Kybartai on March 30, 1968 (+21.8 ° C).
- The highest amount of precipitation was recorded: 1994 (81 mm), 1983 (78 mm), 1995 (69 mm);
- Minimum: 1969 (9mm), 2003 (10mm), 1964 (11mm).
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