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Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with new national and regional temperature records set across multiple countries. From Czechia to Denmark, Switzerland, Spain and Germany, meteorological agencies are reporting extreme values that surpass anything measured since the beginning of modern weather observations.
Record-Breaking Heat Across Central and Northern Europe
Czechia: 40.8°C in Doksany
Czechia has already reached a new all-time national temperature record even before the peak of the heatwave. The national weather service CHMU reported 40.8°C in Doksany, north of Prague—exceeding the previous record of 40.4°C set in 2012. According to local media, the country has “reached its limits” ahead of the worst expected conditions.
Denmark: First 37°C, and 40°C Seen as Likely
Denmark also broke its national record. In Odum, north of Aarhus, the thermometer hit 37°C, surpassing the previous record of 36.4°C from 1975. The Danish Meteorological Institute warned that this record may soon fall again, with TV2 meteorologist Peter Tanev saying it is “only a matter of time” before Denmark reaches 40°C.
Southern Europe Faces Intensifying Extremes
Switzerland: Three Consecutive June Records
Switzerland has recorded three straight days of new June temperature records. In Basel, MeteoSwiss measured 39°C, the highest value ever recorded at the Basel/Binningen station since measurements began in 1897. The previous June record of 36.9°C from 1947 was already broken earlier in the week.
United Kingdom: Third June Record in a Row
The UK’s Met Office confirmed a third consecutive June record, with 37.3°C in Santon Downham in eastern England.
France: 43.8°C in Vendée
France reported a new June record as well: 43.8°C in Palluau, according to Météo France.
Spain: Extreme Daily Averages and Regional Records
Spain has seen some of the most dramatic figures. The country recorded its highest-ever daily average temperature at 28°C—around 7°C above historical norms.
- 43.7°C in Tama (Cantabria), a regional record
- 45.1°C in Andújar and Montoro (Andalusia)
- The national all-time record remains 47.6°C, set in 2021 in La Rambla (Córdoba)
Germany: More Than 50 Stations Above 40°C
Germany has also crossed critical thresholds. More than 50 weather stations reported temperatures above 40°C, with 11 stations exceeding 41°C. Berlin reached a provisional 39.9°C, while Potsdam recorded 40.4°C, both new local records.
A Continental Pattern of Escalating Extremes
Meteorologists across Europe warn that these simultaneous records are part of a wider pattern of intensifying heatwaves linked to climate change. The breadth of the current event—stretching from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean—illustrates how extreme temperatures are no longer confined to southern regions.
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