Western Europe recorded the warmest June and July since measurements began in 2026. According to the European Union's climate monitoring service Copernicus, the average temperature in the region during the first two months of summer reached 21.6 degrees Celsius. svet.sme.sk ↗
Data shows that temperature records were broken in 33 countries in July. Record temperatures were also measured in the oceans. The start of summer in Western Europe was marked by consecutive heat waves, which contributed to significant temperature deviations. STVR (Spravy) ↗
According to Copernicus, Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world. Reports also point to a combination of heat waves, drought, and wildfires. The European Commission recalled that the forest fire season in 2025 was significantly above average and the cumulative burned area in the European Union exceeded 1 million hectares. ta3.com ↗
The trend confirms that extreme temperatures and dry periods remain a significant problem for European countries. The coming months will show whether the record-breaking warm start to summer will extend to broader consequences for water resources, agriculture, and wildfire preparedness.
Western Europe Experienced Record-Breaking Start to Summer
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