Spain experienced the hottest summer ever recorded since 1961. The year 2026 brought with it 61 consecutive days under an intense heat wave, marking a historic record for the country.
The number of deaths associated with extreme heat also reached the highest value ever, highlighting the devastating impact of high temperatures on the Spanish population.
This summer marks a significant moment in Spain's climate history, setting new records both in terms of duration and intensity of heat and in the human consequences of the heat wave.




