July was driest month in southern England since records began
Summary
July 2026 was the driest month ever recorded in southern England and Wales, with very little rainfall and high temperatures. The extreme dry and hot weather is linked to the climate crisis and has caused droughts, water shortages, and wildfires in parts of Europe.Key Facts
- July 2026 was the driest month in southern England and Wales since records began nearly 200 years ago.
- England received only 6.5mm of rain in July, which is 10% of the usual amount for the month.
- Wales also had its driest and one of its warmest Julys on record.
- Half of England and all of Wales were declared officially in drought.
- About 40% of people in England are under restrictions that limit water use, like hosepipe bans.
- The dry, hot conditions are connected to the climate crisis caused by fossil fuel use.
- Large wildfires affected parts of Europe, including Greece and France, worsened by the dry weather.
- Some major rivers in Europe, like the Danube, are experiencing very low water levels.
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