June was the hottest on record for Western Europe, second hottest globally
Summary
June 2026 was the hottest June ever recorded in Western Europe and the second hottest worldwide, according to a report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This extreme heat caused deadly heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts across Europe and the United States.Key Facts
- Western Europe experienced its highest June temperatures on record in 2026.
- Globally, June 2026 ranked as the second hottest June ever recorded.
- Heatwaves in Europe broke monthly and all-time temperature records in several countries.
- Wildfires in southern France burned over 11,000 acres, forcing about 10,000 people to evacuate.
- More than 1,300 heat-related deaths were reported in Europe after June 21, with about 1,000 excess deaths in France, mainly among elderly people.
- Average temperatures in Western Europe were nearly 5.5°F above the 1991-2020 average.
- High sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific reflect an active El Niño, which is expected to influence global weather and increase the risk of extreme events.
- El Niño may cause more flooding along the U.S. West and East Coasts in the coming months, even without storms.
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