France records July 2026 as the hottest month ever measured
Updated 3 months ago5 new reports, including Le Monde, Liberation, France 24.
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France recorded in July 2026 the hottest month since measurements began in 1900. Authorities report exceptional degradation of rivers and streams.
Météo France announced that July 2026 was the hottest month on record in France since 1900.2,3,5 The average temperature in July 2026 reached 24.9°C, surpassing previous records.2 The readings indicate a rainfall deficit of nearly 70% for the month of July 2026.5
The National Low Water Observatory (ONDE) revealed an exceptional deterioration in the state of rivers at the end of July.1,5 The French Biodiversity Office (OFB) has described the situation as an "exceptional degradation" for small rivers.1,5 Two heat waves marked the month of July 2026 in France.2,3
Météo France indicated that temperatures for August to October 2026 were likely to be higher than seasonal normals.4 The organization stressed that the context was favorable "for late summer heat episodes".4 The OFB has raised a risk of a “tipping point” for biodiversity due to the historical drought.5
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