8 Weather

  Vancouver awoke to a morning cloaked in mist, the kind that clung to the city like a lover reluctant to part. The air was cool, carrying with it the faint tang of saltwater from the nearby Pacific and the earthy aroma of damp evergreens. The temperature hovered at a brisk 48°F (9°C), with a forecasted high of 55°F (13°C) and a low of 43°F (6°C) by nightfall. The sky was a patchwork of clouds, some heavy and gray, others wispy and translucent, as if the heavens couldn’t decide whether to bless the city with rain or bathe it in sunlight. The forecast called for scattered showers, a common occurrence in this city where the weather often felt as alive and unpredictable as the tides that lapped at its shores. In Gastown, the historic heart of Vancouver, the day began slowly, as if the city itself was stretching after a long night. The cobblestone streets were still damp from an early morning drizzle, their surfaces glistening under the soft light of the iconic steam clock. The clock’s...

 Beneath the vast expanse of North African skies, Libya unfolds as a land of dramatic contrasts—where golden dunes meet the deep blue of the Mediterranean and where scorching heat defines the rhythm of life. A country of ancient history and breathtaking landscapes, Libya’s weather and climate have shaped its people, traditions, and environment for centuries. A Desert Kingdom Under the Sun Much of Libya is dominated by the Sahara Desert , the largest hot desert in the world. This means that Libya experiences an arid desert climate , characterized by extreme heat during the day and significant temperature drops at night. The summer months, stretching from May to September, bring relentless sunshine, with temperatures soaring beyond 45°C (113°F) in some regions, particularly in the interior. Cities like Sabha and Ghat, nestled deep in the desert, experience some of the most intense heat on the planet. The sun in Libya is so powerful that rain is almost a myth in many parts of the cou...