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France Swelters: Record Heatwave Days Continue
19 Aug
Summary
- Mainland France experienced a record 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June.
- This year's heatwave total surpasses 2022's 33 days and 2021's 22 days.
- The prolonged heatwaves began in mid-June and summer has not yet concluded.
Mainland France has officially experienced a record-breaking heatwave season, accumulating 52 days of extreme temperatures since mid-June. This figure significantly surpasses the 33 heatwave days recorded in the entirety of 2022. The summer of 2021 saw 22 days affected by heatwaves, a number also dwarfed by the current season's duration. As of August 19, 2026, summer has not yet concluded, indicating potential for further heat-related impacts. The persistent heatwaves began in mid-June, marking an unprecedented period of elevated temperatures across the country.
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