June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
Summary
Western Europe experienced its hottest June and July on record, with temperatures much higher than usual. The heat caused severe drought, low river water levels, and large wildfires in several countries.Key Facts
- The average temperature in Western Europe for June and July was 21.62°C (70.9°F), which is 2.79°C (5.01°F) above normal and higher than the 2022 record.
- Three months in a row of extreme heat led to the new temperature record for the region.
- Soil moisture was much lower than in July 2022, worsening drought conditions.
- Rivers like the Seine, Rhine, and Danube had very low water levels, affecting water supplies and power plants in Hungary and Slovenia.
- France and Spain faced record drought, causing huge wildfires that burned tens of thousands of hectares and forced many people to evacuate.
- Wildfire smoke can travel far and impact air quality in other countries.
- Sea surface temperatures outside the polar regions reached their highest levels on record in July 2026.
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