The country joined neighbouring European nations in recording all-time June temperature extremes as the Saharan heat dome expanded northwards.
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Germany Records Hottest June Day in History as Eastern Europe Heatwave Intensifies
Germany added its name to the list of countries breaking all-time June temperature records as the heat dome spread further east into Austria and Poland.
France Records Hottest Day Ever for Second Consecutive Day With Pissos Reaching 44.3 Celsius
The southwestern commune recorded the highest temperature in French meteorological history for the second time in 48 hours during the record heatwave.
France Records Hottest Day in History as Heat Dome Grips Europe
France hit 43°C (111°F) in the southwest, its highest temperature ever recorded, as a heat dome caused extreme heat alerts across 24+ European nations.
EU Monitoring Agency: 2024 Was Hottest Year on Record and Europe Had Second-Highest Heat-Stress Days
The finding comes as 2026 European temperatures are already on pace to shatter the 2024 records amidst an extraordinary midsummer heatwave.
France Experiences Hottest Day on Record with Temperatures of 44.3°C in Some Areas
Multiple temperature records fell across France on Tuesday as an Omega block weather pattern drew Saharan air deep into western Europe.
97 of World’s 100 Hottest Cities Recorded in India During May 2026 Heatwave
An unprecedented heatwave has made India home to 97 of the globe’s 100 hottest cities with temperatures approaching 48°C in some areas.