heat records
Coverage of heat records in the Nexus archive.
- July breaks drought and heat records: 'The issue of water is becoming absolutely critical'
July 2026 broke drought and heat records, with a farm greenhouse in Avion, France, highlighted as a location affected by the critical water issue.
- Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland hit heat records as Europe experiences extreme temperatures. Germany recorded a high of 106 degrees according to its national weather service.
- Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany, Denmark, and Switzerland set heat records as Europe experiences extreme temperatures, with Germany reaching 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday according to its national weather service.
- UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
The UK recorded its hottest June day on record with a temperature of 36.1C in Hampshire. Heat records were broken across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.
- UK and Europe shatter heat records in ‘mind-boggling’ May
The UK and Europe set new heat records in May, with London reaching a peak temperature of 35°C, surpassing the previous historical monthly high by over 2°C.
- Feeling hot, hot, hot... Britain faces first ever May 'tropical night' as more heat records could be broken
Britain is set to experience its first-ever May 'tropical night' as temperatures rise, potentially breaking more heat records. The event highlights unusual weather patterns and growing concerns about climate-related extremes.