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BlogJune 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdownJune 2026 was a notably warm month across all regions of the UK, with every area recording mean temperatures above the 1991-2020 average.Read more -
BlogDeep Dive: How does June 2026 compare with the summer of 1976?Last week’s heat across the UK was truly remarkable, delivering record-breaking temperatures and prompting inevitable comparisons with the famous summer of 1976.Read more -
BlogJune 2026 heatwave: A recap of the temperature recordsJune 2026 will be remembered as a period which included notable heat across parts of the UK, with a number of long-standing temperature records either provisionally broken or equalled.Read more
UK could see 45°C by 2056, scientists reflect on 1976 heatwave anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the start of the 1976 summer heatwave, Met Office scientists have highlighted how similar events could become significantly more intense in the future, with a plausible scenario showing UK temperatures reaching 45°C by 2056.
How unusual is this week’s extreme heat, and why will it feel so intense?
A spell of exceptional heat is set to develop this week, with temperatures forecast to rise rapidly and potentially challenge or exceed long-standing June records.
Turning science into action: launching our strategic partnership with FCDO
London Climate Action Week looks at where climate action is really happening. Not just in commitments or conference rooms, important though those are, but in the practical decisions that help people, governments and communities prepare for the weather and climate risks they face.
Heat alerts explained as Europe faces extreme temperatures
Temperatures are rising sharply across the UK, with exceptional and potentially record-breaking heat developing, particularly in southern and eastern areas where values are expected to reach the mid to high 30s.
Weekly weather quiz, June 19: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
Weekend weather: Temperatures rising into the weekend
A notable warm-up is set to take hold across the UK this weekend, with temperatures climbing as we move from Saturday into Sunday and beyond into early next week.
Pollen forecast: Is pollen worse this year?
Pollen levels are set to increase across many parts of the UK over the coming days, dominated by grass pollen levels with weed pollen also present.
10-Day trend: Regional contrasts as warmer weather returns
A warm and increasingly summery spell of weather is expected across the UK over the next 10 days.
May 2026 temperature records verified
New May daily air temperature records have been verified through a stringent quality assurance process, confirming the figures meet strict national and international standards.
Deep Dive: European heat builds while the UK sits on the boundary
A significant heatwave is developing across large parts of Europe, with temperatures forecast to climb well above average for the time of year.
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