This was the fourth hottest September day in 85 yearsPhoto by paulo remorini on Pexels
WeatherSetúbal

This was the fourth hottest September day in 85 years

Notícias de Coimbra4 September 2026 at 19:50

Last Thursday was the fourth hottest September day in 85 years. This record was confirmed with the measurement carried out in Alcochete, where a significant temperature value was reached. This achievement marks a rare moment in the history of meteorological measurement in Portugal, considering the 85-year period covered by the records. This intense heat episode appears as another indicator of the atypical climatic conditions that have been observed.

Related articles

Weather

September 3 was the 4th hottest day of the month in 85 years

IPMA confirmed that September 3 was the fourth hottest day for the month in 85 years, with the average temperature in mainland Portugal reaching 27.6°C on Thursday. This extreme value was due to a mass of hot and dry air coming from North Africa.

Observador04/09/26, 20:27
IPMA: calor excecional fez de 3 de setembro um dos dias mais quentes de sempre
Weather

IPMA: exceptional heat made September 3rd one of the hottest days ever

IPMA revealed that the exceptional heat recorded on September 3rd made this day one of the hottest ever in Portugal, with Alcochete reaching a maximum temperature of 44.3°C. This value represents one of the highest temperatures ever measured in the country during the month of September.

SIC Notícias04/09/26, 19:53
Quinta-feira foi o quarto dia mais quente de setembro em 85 anos
Weather

Thursday was the fourth hottest day of September in 85 years

Thursday was the fourth hottest September day in 85 years in Portugal, with temperatures reaching 44.3 degrees Celsius in Alcochete, according to data from the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere.

Correio da Manhã04/09/26, 19:51
Quinta-feira foi o quarto dia mais quente de setembro em 85 anos – IPMA
Weather

Thursday was the fourth hottest September day in 85 years – IPMA

Last Thursday was the fourth hottest September day in 85 years, with the highest maximum temperature of 44.3 degrees Celsius recorded in Alcochete, according to IPMA.

SAPO Notícias04/09/26, 19:27