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Climate · European UnionNetherlands records warmest summer since 1901
The summer of 2026 was the hottest in the Netherlands since national records began in 1901. The average temperature reached 19.3°C, exceeding the previous record set in 2018. The season included several heatwaves and unusually warm nights.
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Climate · European UnionWestern Europe records fifth heatwave of 2026 as temperatures hit 38°C
Western Europe faced its fifth heatwave of the summer on 13 August 2026, with temperatures reaching 38.1°C in the UK and 38°C in France. The June-July average broke records, and 135 million people were exposed to extreme heat, expected to ease by the weekend.
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Climate · European UnionJuly 2026 ocean temperatures break records as El Niño strengthens
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed July 2026 as the hottest July for global ocean temperatures, with Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period. Developing El Niño conditions contributed to the record, while wildfires and drought intensified across the region.
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