Western Europe lived through hottest June and July ever recorded

Western Europe records hottest June-July period ever as heatwaves, wildfires plague region

Western Europe set a new temperature record for the June-July period, with average temperatures reaching 21.62°C and surpassing the previous 2022 record, according to the EU's Copernicus climate monitor. The extreme heat has fueled widespread drought and devastating wildfires across the continent.