# June and July were the hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says

https://mins.news/en/item/18003

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-10 10:21 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/june-and-july-hottest-on-record-in-western-europe-monitor-says?traffic_source=rss

> The Copernicus Climate Change Service says Western Europe experienced its hottest June and July since records began. It also reports that historically low rainfall has made conditions worse in several countries. The combination of exceptional heat and scarce rain has intensified the situation across parts of the region. The assessment highlights both temperature extremes and worsening dryness.

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