The Met Office reports that June is the warmest on record for England, and the second-warmest for the whole of the UK. Data released by the agency shows that England’s June temperatures reach the highest level since records began in 1865. For the UK overall, June ranks second highest in the same reporting period.
Multiple outlets say the results reflect an exceptionally hot spell late in the month. Temperatures rise above 30C in at least some locations for several consecutive days, with reporting indicating there are seven straight days during which some parts of the country record temperatures above 30C. Al Jazeera describes the period as a heatwave affecting many areas.
While outlets use slightly different wording, they align on the core findings: the Met Office’s temperature analysis shows record warmth for England, near-record warmth for the UK, and sustained high temperatures toward the end of June, including a week-long stretch of days with readings over 30C in parts of the country.
