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France Scorched: July Smashes 126-Year Heat Record
4 Aug
Summary
- July recorded France's highest average temperature at 24.9 degrees Celsius.
- This surpasses previous records set in August 2003 and July 2006.
- The extreme heat led to widespread wildfires across the country.
France endured its hottest July on record in 2026, a distinction marked by an average temperature of 24.9 degrees Celsius. This figure officially surpassed previous records, including 24.8 degrees Celsius in August 2003 and 24.4 degrees Celsius in July 2006.
The exceptionally high temperatures were accompanied by a severe heatwave that triggered significant wildfires. These fires broke out in various parts of the country, notably affecting the Gironde region near Bordeaux. The combination of extreme heat and resultant fires presented considerable challenges.
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