The temperature in August is 50% of the Russian territory is expected to be above the norm, told RIA Novosti the scientific Director of the hydrometeorological center Roman Vilfand.
"throughout the country, including the blessed – in Chukotka and the Magadan region, the temperature is around or above normal. In the European part of the background temperature is close to normal, but on the positive background. A huge area of the country, 50% of the country at least – is East of the North-West Federal district, Volga Federal district (Eastern part) and West Yakutia – predicted above average temperatures", – said the forecaster.
According to him, the temperature at the level of norms will be held in the Irkutsk region and Tuva
As noted Vilfand, the temperature forecast for the month gives an idea of its average performance. The August weather like in July, will be "nervous" with significant temperature changes, he concluded.
