On Wednesday, September 16, Suriname will grapple with unseasonably warm, muggy conditions that will push perceived temperatures well above the actual mercury reading, according to the country’s Meteorological Service.
The day will kick off on a calm, largely dry note. Localized patches of mist or light fog are possible in the early morning hours, but the service predicts these low-visibility conditions will clear gradually as the morning progresses. Cloud cover will build incrementally through the rest of the day, but forecasters do not expect widespread heavy downpours to hit the country. The overall chance of precipitation remains low: while isolated light showers could pop up here and there in the afternoon, the vast majority of Suriname will stay dry through the end of the day.
Official temperature projections put maximum readings between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius across nearly all of the country’s administrative districts. Coastal districts, including the capital district Paramaribo and neighboring Wanica, are expected to hit the top end of that range at 34 degrees. In the southern interior, the district of Sipaliwini could see actual temperatures climb as high as 36 degrees Celsius. Even overnight will offer little relief, with minimum temperatures hovering between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius that keep conditions sweltering through the night.
Winds will blow from the east-northeast to east, and are expected to remain mostly weak to moderate, with sustained speeds ranging from 11 to 24 kilometers per hour. Localized slightly stronger gusts are possible, but forecasters have ruled out dangerous wind events for the day. The main source of discomfort remains high humidity, which will push perceived temperatures to between 36 and 40 degrees Celsius across the country, creating a stuffy, oppressive feeling for most residents through the day.