+33,2°C in Charlwood, the UK, Edinburgh with the Highest June Temperature Ever, +28,4°C (!)
Marek Kučera 
The United Kingdom is experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, breaking long-standing temperature records across the country. In Charlwood, Surrey, temperatures soared to a blistering +33.2°C, marking one of the highest June readings ever recorded in the UK. Even more remarkable, Edinburgh registered an all-time June record high of +28.4°C, the warmest June temperature in the city’s history.
This surge of heat, unusual for the typically temperate British climate, is driven by a warm air mass pushing northward from continental Europe, amplified by a persistent high-pressure system that has created clear skies and prolonged sunshine. The influx of warm air has led to early heat stress in urban and rural areas alike.
While +33.2°C in Charlwood rivals previous UK heatwaves, Edinburgh’s +28.4°C stands out as a milestone, surpassing previous June records by a significant margin. Such temperatures in Scotland during June are particularly rare, emphasizing the widening reach of early-summer heatwaves into northern regions.
The consequences of this heat are multifaceted: public health advisories have been issued urging caution, especially for vulnerable populations; increased demand for cooling is stressing energy grids; and agriculture sectors face challenges as crops respond to the early warmth.
Scientists highlight that such record-breaking heat events are becoming more frequent in the UK, a clear signal of the effects of climate change altering historical weather patterns. As summers grow hotter, these unprecedented June highs underscore the urgent need for adaptation and resilience.
🌞 The UK’s peaks of the summer has arrived very early in 2025.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh
Illustration map: MetOffice.
