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The United Kingdom is on track to have its hottest summer on record, according to provisional statistics from the Met Office. The mean temperature for the country currently sits at 16.13C (61.03F), surpassing the previous record from 2018. To prevent breaking the record, temperatures in the remaining days of August would need to be four degrees below normal, which seems unlikely. This trend aligns with the evidence that summers are becoming hotter and drier due to climate change.
This summer has witnessed four distinct heatwaves, with the highest temperature reaching 35.8C (96.4F) in Faversham, Kent. Although this may not seem as extreme as previous years, the prolonged and widespread nature of the heat is noteworthy. The heatwaves started early, with June seeing temperatures rise above 33C (91F) during the summer solstice. Wimbledon also experienced its hottest start to the tournament on record. Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales had their hottest weather of the year during a third heatwave, while a fourth heatwave in August brought temperatures of 33.4C (92.1F) in parts of England.
Despite the overall dry conditions this summer, there have been significant regional variations in rainfall across the UK. Central, eastern, and southern parts of England have experienced exceptionally dry weather, while northern and western regions, especially Scotland, have seen higher levels of precipitation. Hosepipe bans are in effect in many parts of England due to the dry conditions following the UK’s driest spring in over 50 years. Additionally, the summer saw flash flooding in some areas and stormy weather in early August with Storm Floris bringing strong gusts and disruption.
Various factors have contributed to the unusually warm summer, including high-pressure systems leading to extended periods of dry, sunny weather. The dry ground has also facilitated higher temperatures, with less energy from the Sun being used for moisture evaporation. Scientists attribute the warming trend to climate change, noting that nine of the last ten summers have had temperatures above the long-term average. The full summer statistics are set to be released by the Met Office on 1 September, solidifying the record-breaking status of this summer
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