Map Shows Every Temperature Record Broken in Europe’s Historic Heat Wave
Summary
Europe experienced a historic heat wave in June and July 2026, breaking many national and regional temperature records. Countries such as France, Germany, Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Spain, and the UK recorded their highest ever or June-high temperatures, leading to more than 2,000 heat-related deaths.Key Facts
- France recorded its hottest June ever, surpassing 104°F in southwestern regions and setting a national average of 85.6°F on June 23.
- Spain's Cantabria reached 110.7°F in late June, the hottest regional temperature recorded there in any month.
- Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary all saw their highest temperatures ever within the same 24 hours in late June, with Germany hitting 107.1°F.
- The UK had its hottest June day on record with temperatures reaching nearly 100°F in several regions, including Norfolk.
- Denmark set its hottest day ever at 98.6°F on June 27.
- Other countries like Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands also broke June heat records during this heat wave.
- The heat wave caused severe strain on public services across the UK and led to over 2,000 deaths from heat-related illnesses in Europe.
- This event occurred earlier than some past climate projections had predicted for such extreme temperatures.
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