Weather in Burgas on September 27: up to 23 degrees and gusts up to 40 km/h

Number of the day: 40

That's how many kilometers per hour the strongest gusts of the northern wind reach over Burgas today. The sustained speed is about 19, so it's not a storm, but it's clearly felt outdoors. North over the bay means cool and dry air, and that's exactly the difference from the last two days: yesterday a little rain fell, and the day before yesterday morning the city was in fog. There will be no rain today, the probability is zero.

The day in parts

At 8 o'clock the thermometer shows 17 degrees with dense cloud cover and 69 percent humidity. Around noon the clouds break up and it becomes warmest, 23 degrees, and the air dries out to 37 percent. In the evening at 8 there remain 20 degrees and 54 percent. During the night it drops to 16, and in the afternoon, because of the wind, it feels like 20. The sun rose at 07:02 and sets at 18:59, out of nearly 12 hours of daylight about 6 will have direct sunshine. The ultraviolet index is 5, a medium level, so at noon the sun can still burn light skin within half an hour.

What this wind means for gardens

The dry northern air dries out the soil faster than the sun does. Yesterday's rain of 1.4 mm only wetted the dust, deeper down the soil is dry. If you have newly planted trees or shrubs, today is a day for watering, but not at noon — rather after 6 p.m. or early tomorrow, while the wind is weaker. Pots on balconies facing north and east dry out fastest; at this humidity a small pot goes without water for a day.

The street trees downtown are already turning yellow and the gusts will bring down the first larger amounts of leaves along "Aleksandrovska" Street and in the Sea Garden. The grass is still growing, and with temperatures over 20 degrees mowing makes sense, but leave it a bit taller so it retains moisture. Chrysanthemums and autumn roses are at their peak, the dry air suits them and fungal diseases don't develop at 37 percent humidity. If you're planning to plant garlic or tulip bulbs, the soil is warm and easy to work with.

The sea

The water is around 23 degrees, warmer than the air in the morning. The waves are up to 0.9 meters, which at the Northern Beach means choppy water and foam, while it's calmer under the rocks and in the sheltered coves. It's a good day for swimming, as long as you don't stay wet outside for long, because the wind is cool. Air quality is good, 32 on the European scale.

Years past

On September 27, 2021, in Burgas it was 23.3 degrees, almost the same as today. In 2016 the same date passed with 17.7 degrees and 7.6 mm of rain. The usual value for the date is around 20 degrees, so today's 23 is above average. Of the five years back that we're looking at, two were completely dry, and the wettest were 1996 and 2016, again with 7.6 mm.

Tips for Sunday

The morning calls for a sweatshirt or a thin jacket, in the afternoon a T-shirt will do just fine, but bring something with sleeves for the evening by the water. For running and cycling the best hours are before 11 and after 17, and along the path toward Sarafovo on the way out you'll be riding against the wind. Drivers should watch out for crosswinds on the bridge over the lake and on the open stretches toward Pomorie, especially vans and caravans. The road surface is dry, visibility is good.

Tomorrow

Monday starts with 15 degrees and reaches 22, still cloudy, the wind strengthens to 22 km/h with gusts up to 46, and the chance of rain rises to 20 percent. We'll be back early tomorrow with the details, before you leave home.