Record temperatures experienced in Scandinavia
The warmer temperatures that were forecast for Scandinavia late last week very much came to fruition on 14 July, with…
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Western Europe experiences its warmest June on record
The Copernicus Climate Change Service latest climate bulletin highlights that June 2025 was the warmest June on record for western…
Analysis of the extended heat wave in France – June and early July 2025
The heat wave that struck France in June and early July 2025 was one of the most intense and prolonged early summer heat events in recent history, driven by a persistent “heat dome” that resulted in high anomalous temperatures across much of the country.
New record June temperature in Spain and Portugal
The heat wave engulfing the Iberian peninsula and France produced two record June temperatures as the month came to a close in Spain and Portugal.
Temperature records tumble in Central and Eastern United States
From 21-24 June, a powerful heat dome, a high-pressure system trapping hot air drove record-breaking temperatures across the central and eastern United States, with relentless heat building daily and offering little respite.
New NASA data shows significant rise in the intensity of weather events
Researchers from Nasa have analysed new data which indicates a significant rise in the intensity of weather events such as droughts and floods over the past five years.
Is this a new record temperature for an island?
It has been reported that a temperature of 52.6°C on Failaka Island,Kuwait was recorded on 15 June. Nearby Bubyan Island recorded 51.3°C, and other regional temperatures exceeded 50°C.
Extreme Heat Watch – One week in May
An overview of extreme temperatures around the world for the week 24-31 May. New heat record for May in UAE…
World record broken for hottest night in the 1-15 May period
With record breaking temperatures being experienced across parts of the Middle East and Central Asia throughout the last month, there…