France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026
France joins other European countries in recording its hottest summer since measurements began.
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France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026
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France recorded its hottest summer since measurements began in 2026, with an average temperature of 24°C, or 3.6°C above the normal average, surpassing the previous record set in 2003. France 24 reports measurements began in 1990, while Euronews indicates records span over a century. Several other European countries including Belgium and Britain also recorded their hottest summers on record, with France's summer marked by heatwaves and wildfires.
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France had its hottest summer since records began over a century ago, environment minister says
According to Meteo France, the summer of 2026 recorded an average temperature of 24 °C covering day and nighttime, 3.6 C above the normal average, and higher than in 2003, when temperatures were 2.7 C above normal.
France records ‘hottest summer ever’, marked by heatwaves and wildfires
France joins Belgium and Britain in recording their hottest-ever summers.
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The summer of 2026 was the hottest summer ever recorded since measurements began in 1990, French Environment Minister Monique Barbut said Thursday.
