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U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again

The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

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Published Aug 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET

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U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again
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