Western Europe Records Hottest June Ever, Raising Climate Change Concerns

Western Europe experienced its warmest June on record in 2026, with average temperatures significantly exceeding the long-term average. This extreme heatwave contributed to over 4,700 excess deaths across several European countries. EU scientists also noted the second-warmest June globally and unprecedented sea surface temperatures, underscoring the accelerating impacts of climate change, including exacerbated wildfires and drought conditions.