Temperatures in parts of the UK reached 34.8C during a heatwave, prompting questions about why the heat feels warmer than in other countries. Scientists attribute the stronger sensation to high humidity, which reduces the body’s ability to cool through sweat evaporation. Limited infrastructure also contributes, since many buildings, transport systems, and public spaces are not designed for sustained hot weather. Climate change further increases the likelihood and intensity of extreme heat events. Together, these factors make UK heat feel more oppressive and can increase risks of dehydration and heat stress, even when temperatures are lower than those experienced elsewhere.
"Temperatures in parts of the country hit 34.8C yesterday, provisionally setting a new UK daily temperature record for spring and May. While this is undeniably hot, many people have questioned why these temperatures feel so much warmer here than in other countries."
"Now, scientists have revealed why heat feels so much more intense in the UK and say the high humidity and lack of facilities are largely to blame. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Professor Hannah Cloke, Regius Professor of Meteorology and Climate Science University of Reading said: 'The UK is simply not built for sustained heat.'"
"According to Professor Cloke, Britain's intense heat comes down to three key factors humidity, lack of infrastructure, and climate change. Firstly, the UK has relatively humid air especially during heatwaves, which are fed by warm southerly flows over the"
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