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France recorded the hottest summer on record

Diário de Viseu3 September 2026 at 19:45

France recorded the hottest summer since weather records began. The country faced extreme temperatures throughout the summer months, setting new historical heat records.

The number of times during the summer that Météo France weather stations exceeded 40°C increased considerably this year compared to a typical summer. This situation reflects a significant warming trend in the country.

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