The UK's mean temperature from June to mid-August is 16.2°C, 1.6°C higher than the average. This summer may rank among the warmest on record due to consistent above-average temperatures in June and July. Factors contributing to the warmth include dry ground, high-pressure systems, and warm seas. Although record-breaking highs have not been reached, the overall trend in temperatures presents a significant climate pattern this season. Historical temperature data shows previous warm summers clustered around a few key years, indicating the potential for this summer to rank alongside them.
The UK's mean temperature from 1 June to 17 August is currently 16.2°C, which is 1.6°C above the long-term meteorological average.
With two weeks still to go, conditions may shift, but the overall warmth suggests it could rank among the UK's warmest summers on record.
The consistency of the warmth is striking; June and July were both well above average, even outside of heatwaves.
The persistent warmth is driven by dry ground, high-pressure systems, and unusually warm seas around the UK, allowing heat to build and linger.
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