Today marked yet another blistering day in Bermuda, with the mercury climbing to 88°F but feeling closer to 97°F under the weight of humidity and relentless sunshine. It’s a trend islanders have been enduring for the past few weeks, and as July begins, the question on everyone’s mind is the same: How long will this last?
We spoke with Phil Rogers, Director of the Bermuda Weather Service, to get some insight into the uncharacteristic heatwave.
Rogers explained that while hot summers aren’t new, this year’s heat is arriving earlier and sticking around longer than usual.
“We’re hitting 87°F on July 2nd — that’s something we don’t usually see until the end of July or even early August.”
The culprit? A persistent ridge of high pressure.
“The ridge that’s normally in our area has been more dominant this year,” Rogers said. “The troughs that usually bring relief haven’t been strong enough to break it down. So every time a trough passes, the ridge just reasserts itself — leading to more sunshine and higher temperatures.”
According to Rogers, the max temperature average this month so far has hovered around 87.6°F (30.9°C) — above normal for this time of year.
When asked whether Bermuda could see temperatures hit the 90s, Rogers didn’t rule it out.
“We’re pretty close to it today, and we were close yesterday. It’s possible — especially with this pattern holding for at least the next seven days,” he said. “But no promises.”
As for relief in the form of rain, it may be a while yet.
“We’ve had no significant downpours recently,” Rogers admitted. “There’s a chance of showers in the forecast for the next week, especially later in the day, but nothing consistent.”
And while temperatures remain the focus for many, hurricane season is quietly looming in the background.
“The National Hurricane Center is predicting an above-average season in terms of the number of tropical storms and hurricanes,” Rogers said. “But where they’ll track? That’s impossible to predict this far out.”
His final message? Caution and common sense.
“With this heat and the strong sun, people need to be smart — stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and look after those more vulnerable to heat stress.”
For now, Bermuda will continue to sizzle under the summer sun, with only the hope of an evening shower to cool things off.
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