2026 summer was hottest on record, according to Met Office data

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2026 summer was hottest on record, according to Met Office data

The UK has had its hottest summer since records began in 1884.

There were 40 days of consistent heat above 30C, with five distinct heatwaves since spring spread across the country.

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Date: September 1, 2026