Western Europe experienced its warmest period since June, according to scientists, as the United Kingdom registered its third warmest year on record. Furthermore, significant wildfires impacted France and Spain. The intense heat recorded in June contributed to a cooling effect in upper atmospheric temperatures across certain regions by 3.06 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, as reported by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Globally, June 2026 was recorded at 0.56 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial baseline for the 1991-2020 period. Additionally, the agency noted that this reading was 1.39 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels established before the industrial revolution. This data confirms that June marks the third warmest June since record-keeping began.
Regarding global oceans, scientists observed levels of inundation comparable to those previously documented. A representative stated that these records were evident to the public, noting that the world was warmer than previously estimated and that the oceans were experiencing a level of flooding consistent with historical scientific observations. The data highlights the significant warming trend observed during the month of June across Western Europe and globally.
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