Western Europe Records Hottest June-July
Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The combined average temperature for the two months was 21.62C, beating the previous record from 2022.
The report says the summer was marked by successive heatwaves, scorching temperatures, drought and wildfires across the region. It also notes that Europe remains the world’s fastest-warming continent, with climate change intensifying the extreme conditions.
Key Events
- Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that western Europe had its hottest June-July on record.
- The combined average temperature for western Europe in June and July reached 21.62C.
- The figure surpassed the previous record set in 2022.
- The region experienced successive heatwaves, scorching temperatures and dry conditions.
- Climate change was identified as a major driver of the extreme summer weather.
- Drought and wildfires affected parts of Europe during the period.
Western Europe breaks temperature record
Western Europe has set a new average temperature record for the June-July period, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The region reached 21.62°C, surpassing the previous benchmark set in 2022.
The heat waves began in May and have continued into the summer, bringing severe impacts across the region. They have fueled major wildfires, prolonged drought, new national temperature records, and projections of thousands of heat-related deaths.
Key Events
- Copernicus reported that Western Europe broke its average temperature record for the June-July period, reaching 21.62°C.
- The heat waves began in May and intensified through the summer.
- The extreme heat contributed to major wildfires and prolonged drought.
- Several countries recorded new national temperature highs.
- Officials projected thousands of heat-related deaths across the region.
Western Europe sets new heat record
Western Europe’s heat wave has set a new average temperature record for the June-July period, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The region reached 21.62°C, surpassing the previous benchmark from 2022.
Copernicus also said July averaged 20.96°C, narrowly exceeding the 2023 record. The extreme heat began in May and has already been linked to major wildfires, prolonged drought, and thousands of projected heat-related deaths across the region.
Key Events
- Copernicus reported that Western Europe set a new average temperature record for the June-July period at 21.62°C.
- The region’s extreme heat began in May and continued through the summer.
- The heat has contributed to major wildfires and prolonged drought across Western Europe.
- Several countries have recorded new national temperature highs during the heat wave.
- Copernicus said the average temperature for July reached 20.96°C, above the 2023 record of 20.89°C.