UK summer named hottest on record after five heatwaves and raging wildfires
The groundbreaking and consistent temperatures beat the previous seasonal high of 16.1C set last year
TL;DR
- The summer months (May to August) experienced groundbreaking and consistent temperatures.
- The seasonal high surpassed the previous record of 16.1C set last year.
- There were five distinct heatwave periods during the summer.
- Temperatures frequently reached the high twenties and low thirties.
- Millions were placed under drought conditions.
- The intense heat drew comparisons to the summer of 1976.