World Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min read

UK records its hottest June day, beating highs from 1957 and 1976

Temperature of 35.7C recorded in Surrey, beating previous record of 35.6C, while France records hottest day nationallyEurope heatwave live – latest updatesThe UK has broken its all-time temperature record for June, as the World Health Organization chief says Europe’s heatwave is “putting lives at ri...

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by Ajit Niranjan
UK records its hottest June day, beating highs from 1957 and 1976

Temperature of 35.7C recorded in Surrey, beating previous record of 35.6C, while France records hottest day nationally

The UK has broken its all-time temperature record for June, as the World Health Organization chief says Europe’s heatwave is “putting lives at risk”.

Temperatures bolstered by climate breakdown hit 35.8C at Wiggonholt, according to provisional data from the Met Office. The record high was reached in Charlwood, Surrey.

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