A Tapestry of Temperament: Tracing the Weather's Story in Madrid on This Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Madrid, the vibrant heart of Spain, awoke this Thursday, the 15th of May in the year 2025, not to the stereotypical image of relentless Iberian sunshine, but to a sky that held a different, more nuanced story. The initial weather forecast had hinted at a day of transition, a shift in the atmospheric narrative, and as the city stirred from its slumber, the first chapters of this meteorological tale began to unfold. It wasn't a dramatic opening, no crashing thunder or sudden downpour , but rather a subtle, creeping presence that spoke of moisture in the air and a gentle, persistent coolness that belied the typical warmth expected of mid-May in this sun-drenched capital. The predawn hours were shrouded in a lingering chill . The temperature , having dipped overnight to a low that felt closer to early spring than late spring, clung stubbornly to single digits, hovering around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in the quieter corners of the city. This coolness was palpable, a crispness in the...