France: Hottest July in 126 Years

  • July 2026 was the hottest month in France's 126-year history, with an average temperature of 24.9°C—3.8°C above normal.
  • A 70% deficit in rainfall and a 35% increase in sunshine pushed the country into severe heat, drought, and wildfires.
  • A new temperature record of 40.5°C and the hottest night at 30.6°C were recorded, proving that extreme weather is the "new reality."
  • A heatwave lasting 16 days scorched France, and over 42,000 hectares of forest were consumed by fire.
  • Scientists warn that if greenhouse gas emissions are not controlled, such devastating heat could become normal across ....
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