Archive for year: 2016

UBIMET: Windy with lots of sunshine, summer-like temperatures

Vienna, June 14 June, 2016 – Baku to host the eighth Formula 1 race of the season this weekend with UBIMET delivering high-precision weather information as the meteorological service provider to the FIA. In Baku, sunny and windy weather conditions will dominate throughout the week with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, mostly fine conditions are expected with winds predominately coming from the east. Temperatures will range from 28 degrees on Tuesday to 33 degrees on Thursday.

Friday will see more clouds passing by during the day, however, sunny conditions are expected to continue. So, the practice sessions will stay dry. Strong northerly winds are expected with a maximum temperature of 30 degrees for the day.

During the weekend, dry weather conditions with clear skies and sun will prevail, hence, the practice on Saturday and the race on Sunday will stay dry. Weakening winds with highs reaching 32 to 34 degrees.