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S’pore to Have Winter-Like Weather for First 2 Weeks of Nov With More Rain & Temperature as Low as 23°C

2021-11-02 , 8:00 am

The second half of October was certainly wetter than the first as we had more rainy days, but it was still hot on some days.

In fact, even though we had thundery showers on most days in the last two weeks of October, the daily maximum temperature exceeded 34°C on 17 days.

That’s Singapore for you.

If the warm, sweaty days have left you yearning for a vacation abroad in a colder country, I have good news for you: November is going to be a lot cooler.

S’pore to Have Winter-Like Weather for First 2 Weeks of Nov With More Rain & Temperature as Low as 23°C

Grab your blankets, turn off the air-conditioner, and cuddle with your dog because November is going to have winter-like weather for the first two weeks!

It’d be a warm winter, sure, but that’s the best we’re going to get.

According to the Meteorological Service Singapore, thundery showers are forecast on most days in the afternoon, with the showers extending into the evening on a few of these days.

“On a few days, widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected due to large-scale convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding region. In addition, the passage of Sumatra squalls could bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds on a few mornings,” the weatherman said.

The total rainfall for the first half of November 2021 is also expected to be above average over most parts of the island, and you know what that means.

Reader: More opportunities to bathe naked in the streets?

What? No. Cooler weather.

The daily temperature on most days in the first two weeks of the month is forecast to range between 24°C and 33°C.

While the daily maximum temperature could hit 34°C on some days, the wetter weather could also bring the daily minimum temperature down below 23°C on a few days.

Climate Change Can Increase Temperatures & Bring More Rainfall

You’re probably wondering: how is it possible that we’ve been having more rainfall lately but also warmer weather?

Well, as climate scientists have warned, global warming can not only make an environment warmer but also create bouts of intense rainfall.

This is due to the fact that a warmer atmosphere can hold more water.

This is why Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu encouraged residents to develop a habit of checking the weather forecast before making plans.

To be safe, grab a compact umbrella before you head outside.

S’pore to Have Winter-Like Weather for First 2 Weeks of Nov With More Rain & Temperature as Low as 23°C

S’pore to Have Winter-Like Weather for First 2 Weeks of Nov With More Rain & Temperature as Low as 23°C

Climate Change Can Increase Temperatures & Bring More Rainfall

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