Barcelona experiences record-breaking temperatures amid Spain’s latest summer heatwave. Weather agencies report that Barcelona reaches a peak of about 40.7°C on Wednesday, which is described as the highest maximum temperature in roughly 112 years of recorded data. Another source reports a slightly lower peak of 40.5°C, also framed as a new city record, as temperatures rise beyond 40°C. The heat follows a heatwave that begins in Spain over the weekend and is expected to continue through the end of the week. Some weather stations across Spain record higher extremes, with readings reported above 44°C. Multiple outlets attribute the broader pattern of more frequent and intense heatwaves to climate change driven by human activity, noting that it increases the intensity, duration, and likelihood of extreme heat events. The reports collectively describe ongoing high temperatures across Spain, with Barcelona setting a new long-term record during the event.