After a rather dreary start to the summer, characterized by damp and gloomy days, the weather gradually shifted towards a more summery atmosphere as the temperature began to rise.

In fact, the highest air temperature of the month, 35.2°C, was reached on the twenty-third day. However, the record for the highest June temperature remains at 41.5°C, achieved on the final day of June in 2021.

The lowest temperature recorded last month was 16.5°C on June 2nd. Despite the temperature increase towards the end of the month, the cooler beginning resulted in an average air temperature of 24.2°C, aligning with the monthly climatic norm.

Although the wet weather accompanied the cooler days during the initial phase of the month, June did not experience above-average rainfall. 

Only 3.4 mm of rainfall was measured, falling 2.6 mm short of the climatic norm. The wettest day of the month was June 5th, with 1.6 mm of rainfall.

Throughout the month, there were two instances of fog observed by the Meteorological Office, one more than the typical June average.

Despite the sunny and hot days that characterized the latter part of June, the instability at the beginning, coupled with a higher cloud cover than usual, resulted in a gloomier month. June saw 313.3 hours of sunshine, falling short of the climatic norm by 20.8 hours. 

The gloomiest day was the sixth, with no recorded sunshine hours, while the following day enjoyed the most sunshine, with 13 hours.

An examination of the wind data collected during the month reveals that June was slightly windier than anticipated, with an average wind speed exceeding the climatic norm of 7.6 knots by 0.3 knots. 

The strongest gust, blowing at 39 knots from the East-Northeast, occurred on June 5th.

As June progressed and the weather grew warmer, many people flocked to the beach for a refreshing swim. Despite maintaining an average surface temperature 0.6°C lower than the norm, the sea offered beachgoers the desired relief from the heat.

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