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UK Faces Scorching Summer as Temperatures Soar 1.5°C Above Average
19 Aug
Summary
- UK set for hottest summer on record
- Britons spend over 2 days a year discussing the weather
- Drought and heatwaves impact the country
According to the latest Met Office figures, the UK is set to experience one of its hottest summers on record in 2025. The country's mean temperature from June 1st to August 17th has reached 16.2°C, which is 1.5°C above the long-term average for the season.
The scorching temperatures have had a significant impact on the country. A recent survey found that Britons spend an average of 56.6 hours, or over 2 days, per year discussing the weather, making it a more popular topic of conversation than family and holidays. The weather has also taken a toll on the nation's infrastructure, with the government declaring a "nationally significant" water shortage in England due to the ongoing drought.
Reservoirs are at extremely low levels, and groundwater is dwindling, leading to the implementation of hosepipe bans across much of the country. Experts warn that the heatwaves and drought conditions could have catastrophic effects if the trend continues, with the 1.5°C figure being the threshold that scientists say will trigger such consequences.
