Western Europe hits new June-July temperature record amid heat wave

Western Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave that has broken the average temperature record for the June‑July period, surpassing the benchmark set in 2022, according to data from the European climate monitoring agency Copernicus. The extreme temperatures, which began to rise in May, have already triggered widespread wildfires, prolonged drought conditions, and a series of new national heat records across the region.

The heat wave is projected to cause thousands of heat‑related deaths and adds to a broader climatic trend, with the current year ranking as the third‑hottest on record globally, following 2024 and 2025. These developments underscore the escalating intensity of summer heat events in Europe and their growing impact on public health and the environment.