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UK Heatwave Equals 1976 Record Highs
15 Jul
Summary
- Britain has recorded 24 days exceeding 30C this year.
- This number of 30C days equals the total seen in 1976.
- Temperatures reached 30.1C in Hurn, Dorset on Monday.
Britain has experienced a remarkable number of hot days in 2026, with temperatures soaring above 30C on 24 separate occasions. This count now equals the total number of days that exceeded 30C in the record-breaking year of 1976.
The recent heatwave has been particularly intense, with Monday seeing temperatures peak at 30.1C in Hurn, located in Dorset. This marked the ninth consecutive day that some part of the country has recorded temperatures of 30C or higher, indicating an ongoing period of unseasonably warm weather.
The repetition of 1976's heat intensity this year signifies a notable climatic event. The Met Office's data underscores the extent of the summer's warmth across the nation.
