Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
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Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
Temperatures in Latvia are expected to reach +30°C in some parts of the country by midweek, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…