Climate
Summer of 2026 is the warmest since the start of measurements
The summer of 2026 is the warmest since temperature measurements began in 1901, according to Weeronline. The average temperature reached 19.3 degrees Celsius, which is 0.4 degrees higher than the previous record set in 2018. This new record highlights a continuing trend of rising temperatures in the Netherlands. The data was reported by Weeronline, a Dutch weather service, and underscores the exceptional nature of the 2026 summer compared to historical records.
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