# Western Europe and US mainland record highest average temperatures since records began

https://mins.news/en/item/18546

- NHK News, 2026-08-10 21:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/nd-20260811de43212

> Average temperatures in western Europe, including France and Spain, reached their highest level since records began during June and July this year. The US mainland also recorded its highest average temperatures over the same statistical period.

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