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Ben Rich, Lead Weather Presenter
The summer of 2025 has been a whirlwind of extreme weather events, from heatwaves and hosepipe bans to flooding rain and Storm Floris. Despite this variety, one common theme has emerged – the consistent warmth throughout the season. With the UK experiencing its second-warmest June on record followed by the fifth-hottest July and a scorching August, it begs the question of whether our perceptions of British summers need to shift in light of climate change.
It is evident that our summers are undergoing a transformation due to human-induced global warming. Eight out of the last 10 summers have seen temperatures above the long-term average, pointing to a clear trend of increasing warmth. The Met Office’s State of the UK Climate report highlights a significant rise in days with temperatures exceeding 30C compared to previous decades, with forecasts indicating a continuation of this pattern towards hotter and drier summers.
While the idea of hotter summers may be appealing for those seeking sunny days, the implications extend beyond leisurely activities. The increased frequency of droughts and wildfires poses a threat to carbon absorption by plants, impacting efforts to combat climate change. Additionally, the health risks associated with rising temperatures, coupled with infrastructure vulnerabilities in a warmer climate, bring forth a myriad of challenges that society must address moving forward.
As meteorologists assess summer temperatures against long-term averages to gauge climate changes, there is a growing concern that our current data may not fully capture the reality of our evolving climate. With summers becoming warmer and drier, our expectations and perception of ‘normal’ weather are shifting, raising questions about how we adapt to these changes in the future. Whether it’s complaints about rain or nostalgia for sunny beach days, the evolving climate landscape calls for a reevaluation of how we view and experience summer in the years to come
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