Copernicus reports record-breaking heat in Western Europe for June and July 2026
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Copernicus Climate Change Service
Western Europe
June and July 2026
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June and July 2026 were the hottest months on record for Western Europe. Average temperatures were 2.79 degrees above the long-term mean. Extreme heat and drought are mutually reinforcing, affecting river levels like the Rhine and Danube.
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