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Madrid breathes a little easier this Thursday, though the heat remains
Madrid is experiencing a slightly more bearable day this Thursday, although the heat is still very much present. After several days of harsher temperatures, the capital is seeing a slight drop, with highs around 35 degrees and lows close to 20.
The drop doesn't make the day cool, but it can be felt in daily routines. The early hours are more manageable than on previous days, and the afternoon, while still hot, will be a bit below the week's most extreme peaks.
The sky remains clear and the sun dominates much of the day. It will feel fully like summer, with streets exposed to the heat, terraces seeking shade, and more people out in parks and on walks as the sun begins to set.
The wind will be light, with some slightly stronger spells during the middle of the day. It won't be enough to change the overall feel, but it may help make the heat feel a little less oppressive in open avenues, higher areas, and neighbourhoods with more air circulation.
In the metropolitan area and the Henares corridor, the heat will continue to be the main factor. AEMET is maintaining warnings for high temperatures in the area, with highs that could reach 37 degrees at the most intense moments.
The day may also be marked by some haze or slightly murky skies in certain areas, especially towards the southeast of the region. No abrupt change in the weather is expected, but that whitish look is likely when suspended dust mixes with the heat.
For those planning to go out, the best time will still be early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Midday and the early afternoon remain the most uncomfortable periods, especially for sports, long walks, running errands on foot, or outdoor work.
The day brings a sense of partial respite: Madrid's temperatures drop a little, but the intense summer continues. The city regains a bit of room to move, meet on terraces, or go for a walk at sunset, though the heat will still dictate schedules, clothing, transport, and plans.