UK had hottest summer since records began, Met Office says
Summary
The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer ever recorded, according to the Met Office. Temperatures were driven up by climate change, with four heatwaves occurring this summer. Health experts expressed concern about the impacts of this heat on public health and infrastructure.Key Facts
- The UK had its warmest summer since record-keeping began in 1884.
- The highest temperature recorded this summer was 35.8°C (96.4°F) in Faversham, southeast England.
- The 2025 summer average temperature was 16.1°C (60.9°F), higher than the previous record in 2018.
- Greenhouse gases from human activity have increased the likelihood of hotter summers.
- The Met Office warned that extreme temperatures are becoming more common.
- UK's infrastructure and health systems are struggling to cope with the increasing heat.
- Health experts link heatwaves to increased deaths and health issues like stress and mental illness.
- Countries worldwide, such as Japan and South Korea, also experienced record-breaking heat.
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