UK records hottest day of year as Europe's fifth summer heatwave peaks

Temperatures reached 38.1°C in southern England and exceeded 40°C across parts of continental Europe as a major heat dome settled over the region.

First covered Aug 13, 2026 · 8:48 AM PT · 1 article

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23h Guardian Environment UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak — Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus recorded in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat dome Europe heatwave – latest updates The UK has…

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metoffice.gov.uk Warmest UK summer on record “increasingly likely” as temperatures stay well above average

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