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Doha: The Qatar Calendar House announced that today, March 8, marks the Hameemain (the two heats) season which lasts 26 days.
In the middle of the season, the length of day and night will be equal, with the weather turning hot during the day, marking the beginning of the spring season in all the regions, including Qatar.
Strong, low winds known as Al Sarayat also become active during this season. The spring period in Qatar is characterised by continuous weather fluctuations with warm fronts followed by cold fronts.
The Qatar Meteorology Department through its February Climate Information stated that temperatures in the country will rise gradually during the second half of March. The daily mean temperature for the month of March is projected to be 21.9°C.