Copernicus image showing Europe´s 2nd hottest June
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
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Environment News Europe - Here is the Copernicus image showing Europe´s 2nd hottest June in 2026 compared to reference period 1991-2020, as well as what region globally is the most affected by heatwaves, according to Copernicus Climate Change Service data, published on July 9th, 2026:
June 2026 was the second-warmest June globally as the global average surface air temperature was 16.54°C, that represents 1.39°C above the estimated pre-industrial level registered between 1850-1900.
What region globally is the most affected by heatwaves?
Western Europe is the region most affected by heatwaves globally, as the region recorded an average temperature of 20.74°C in June 2026, that is Western Europe’s warmest June on record. This surface air temperature was 3.05°C above the 1991-2020 average for June, surpassing the previous record set in June 2025.
An intense heatwave affected much of Western and Central Europe during the second half of June 2026, breaking many June and some all-time records for daily maximum temperature in several countries.
The Copernicus image of Europe´s 2nd hottest June shows the average surface air temperature anomalies across parts of Central and Western Europe from June 18-30, 2026. The map shows marked temperature anomalies in Western Europe, with warmer-than-average conditions reaching peaks of +9°C in France and Germany.
